The Center of Brain and Health (CBH) at New York University Abu Dhabi seeks to recruit a motivated research assistant to work on developing Motor Imagery (MI) training paradigms that can improve motor performance for individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). The researcher will develop XR and haptic simulations and participate in experiments involving patients.

The successful applicant will have the following technical experience in:

• BS degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field.

• Significant experience in developing Extended Reality (XR) technologies. This includes Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR), and Haptics.

• Extensive experience in Unity 3D game engine and C# programming language.

• Basic knowledge of 3D modeling software e.g. 3DS Max, Blender, Maya and motion tracking.

• Basic knowledge of machine learning.

• Basic knowledge of neuroscience.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Team player with good communication skills.

For consideration, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, a statement of research interests and two recommendation letters, all in PDF format. If you have any questions, please email Prof. Mohamad Eid at mohamad.eid@nyu.edu

The terms of employment are very competitive and include housing and educational subsidies for children. Applications will be accepted immediately and candidates will be considered until the position is filled.

About NYUAD:

NYU Abu Dhabi is a degree-granting research university with a fully integrated liberal arts and science undergraduate program in the Arts, Sciences, Social Sciences, Humanities, and Engineering. NYU Abu Dhabi, NYU New York, and NYU Shanghai, form the backbone of NYU’s global network university, an interconnected network of portal campuses and academic centers across six continents that enable seamless international mobility of students and faculty in their pursuit of academic and scholarly activity. This global university represents a transformative shift in higher education, one in which the intellectual and creative endeavors of academia are shaped and examined through an international and multicultural perspective. As a major intellectual hub at the crossroads of the Arab world, NYUAD serves as a center for scholarly thought, advanced research, knowledge creation, and sharing, through its academic, research, and creative activities.

EOE/AA/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer

UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr

NYU is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion.