Postdoctoral Associate in Biomedical Integrated Circuit Design (Open)

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The Integrated BioElectronics Lab (led by Prof. Sohmyung Ha) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications for multi-year fully-funded Post-Doctoral research associate positions to work on integrated circuit and hardware design for wireless millimeter-sized locomotion systems. 

The ideal candidate is required to have the following expertise:

• Mastery of all the design and validation procedures for CMOS integrated circuits
  • Biomedical (preferred), analog, RF, digital and/or power management circuits

In addition, the candidate with the experience on the followings will be preferred:

• PCB board design (Altium or Allegro)
• FEM modeling with HFSS or COMSOL
• Locomotion sensors

NYUAD is ranked #1 in the UAE by the Nature Index for high-quality research output while offering a stimulating research environment led by a distinguished research community and supported by state-of-the-art research facilities. You can find more about NYUAD research at the below link:

https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/research/impact/our-research.html

The terms of employment are highly attractive: a very competitive salary, generous monthly housing allowance, home-leave travel allowance, relocation benefits, and medical insurance and educational subsidies for dependents. 

The preferred starting date of the appointment is May 1^st, 2023 or at the earliest (negotiable). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and the position will remain open until filled by qualified candidates. To apply for the position, please email to sohmyung@nyu.edu with CV, a short statement of research accomplishments and interests, contact information of three references, and copies of 3 representative publications, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Prof. Sohmyung Ha at sohmyung@nyu.edu.

 

 

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• NYUAD Global Ph.D. Student Fellowship (Open)

Application due: December 1, 2024

Ph.D. Student Fellowship in Biomedical Circuits and Systems Design:

Coursework at NYU New York, Research at NYU Abu Dhabi, and Ph.D. degree from NYU, NY, USA.

The Division of Engineering at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) invites applications for Research Assistants to work at the Integrated BioElectronics Lab (led by Prof. Sohmyung Ha) on wearable biosignal sensors, implantable glucose sensors, and/or prosthetic devices as Ph.D. graduate researchers. This Fellowship is a unique opportunity to pursue advanced research across the two exciting campuses in Brooklyn, NY and Abu Dhabi. Students who receive the Fellowship complete all graduate coursework at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, Brooklyn, New York, spend subsequent years working at the Integrated BioElectronics Lab in NYU Abu Dhabi, UAE and receive the Ph.D. degree from the NYU Tandon School of Engineering upon graduation. The main features of the Fellowship are as follows:

• NYU Tandon School of Engineering Ph.D. degree upon graduation
• Graduate coursework at the Tandon School of Engineering in New York
• Cutting-edge research opportunities supported by a distinguished research community and state-of-the-art research facilities at NYU Abu Dhabi
  • NYU Abu Dhabi is ranked #1 in the UAE by the Nature Index for high-quality research output
  • You can find more about NYUAD research at the below links:
    • https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/research.html 

• Tuition, fees, and health insurance throughout doctoral studies, for a maximum of four years and contingent upon satisfactory progress
• Competitive stipend while in New York
• Competitive stipend, with additional housing support and home-travel allowance, while in Abu Dhabi
• Conference travel support and career development support at NYU Abu Dhabi

You can find more information regarding the Ph.D. program at the below link: http://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/academics/graduate-programs.html  

Qualifications and Preferred Skills and Experience:

• M.S. degree is required.
• B.S. and/or M.S. degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience in at least one of the following:
  • IC design, tape-out, experimental validation
  • PCB board design
  • Biomedical sensor design
• All the requirements of the Ph.D. application for the NYU Tandon School of Engineering (an applicant who can’t meet a criterion below may still be considered if she/he demonstrates other strengths):
  • GPA: ≥ 3.5/4.0 for B.S. and 3.7/4.0 for M.S.
  • TOEFL: ≥ 100 (or IELTS ≥ 7.0 overall)
  • GRE: Optional

How to apply: Interested students should email Prof. Sohmyung Ha at sohmyung@nyu.edu with a cover letter, CV, statement of research accomplishments and interests, contact information for 2-3 references, copies of publications (if any), and transcripts of the B.S. and M.S. courses, all in PDF format, and apply to the Departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering or Biomedical Engineering, NYU Tandon School of Engineering via http://engineering.nyu.edu/admissions/graduate. You should indicate your campus preference as Abu Dhabi and your academic advisor preference as Prof. Sohmyung Ha in your statement of purpose. If you have any questions, please email Prof. Ha at sohmyung@nyu.edu.