Morehouse School of Medicine

Description The Center for Brain and Health (CBH) (https://brainandhealth.org/) at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) is seeking a Research Scientist to explore scientific questions related to an in-progress normative brain database. The Research Scientist will be a key member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for collection, c, MEG, EEG, and eye tracking. The tentpole of the CBH is a normative brain database - the first of its kind in the region - that includes structural, functional, and diffusion MRI, behavioral and health measures, genetic information, and lifestyle questionnaires Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, MR Physics, Data Science, Computer Science, or a related field. Postdoctoral experience or equivalent is preferred. This position requires extensive experience with multimodal MRI, including functional and structural MRI and tractography. Experience with big data analysis techniques is essential. Experience working with other large brain databases is preferred. The ideal candidate will possess strong computational skills and a strong publication record. Terms of employment include competitive salary and benefits. Applications will be accepted immediately. To be considered, applicants need to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae with full publication list, transcript, statement of research interests, three representative publications, and three letters of reference, all in PDF format. For instructions and information on how to apply, please visit our website at http://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/about/careers/faculty-positions.html. If you have any questions, please email rokers@nyu.edu or kartik.sreenivasan@nyu.edu The anticipated appointment starting date is May 1, 2026, with funding guaranteed for a term of 18 months and opportunity for renewal of the position for additional years following performance evaluation. The terms of employment include highly competitive salary, housing allowance, and other benefits. About NYU Abu Dhabi https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/ NYU Abu Dhabi is the first comprehensive liberal arts and research campus in the Middle East to be operated abroad by a major American research university. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 30 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest-ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYU Abu Dhabi has integrated a highly selective undergraduate curriculum across the disciplines with a world center for advanced research and scholarship. The university enables its students in the sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, and arts to succeed in an increasingly interdependent world and advance cooperation and progress on humanity’s shared challenges. NYU Abu Dhabi’s high-achieving students have come from over 120 countries and speak over 100 languages. Together, NYU's campuses in New York, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai form the backbone of a unique global university, giving faculty and students opportunities to experience varied learning environments and immersion in other cultures at one or more of the numerous study-abroad sites NYU maintains on six continents. NYUAD is committed to upholding a culture of non-discrimination, anti-harassment, dignity, and mutual respect; providing equal access and opportunity; and fostering academic excellence in learning, research, and teaching. UAE Nationals are encouraged to apply.

3x Full-time, 12-month fixed-term opportunity An excellent opportunity to work with the Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use on an Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing-funded project with the aim of building the capacity of the alcohol and other drug workforce to respond to mental health conditions Base Salary $89,755 + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use provides a world-first synergy of leading prevention, early intervention, treatment research and translation programs in substance use and mental disorders. The Matilda Centre undertakes research and brings together researchers currently working across disorder silos (substance use, depression, suicide, anxiety, exercise physiology, dietetics, chronic disease) to share skills, synergise data, and harness new technologies to develop and trial innovative prevention and early intervention programs for substance use and mental disorders. Join as a Research Assistant within the Matilda Centre and play an important role in supporting research that improves mental health and substance use outcomes across the community. Working within a nationally recognised research environment, you will contribute to projects focused on the treatment and translation of evidence-based practice, helping deliver research that creates meaningful impact across clinical, policy, and public settings. In this varied and collaborative role, you will provide administrative and research support across one or more projects, contributing to project coordination, data management, stakeholder engagement, communications activities, and the development of research outputs. You will work closely with researchers, clinicians, project partners, and other stakeholders to support project delivery, monitor progress, and ensure activities are delivered to a high standard. Working under general supervision, you will manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment in day-to-day decision-making, and contribute to a team committed to improving health outcomes through high-quality research, innovation, and evidence-based practice. Your key responsibilities will be to: Provide high-quality administrative support across one or more research projects, including coordinating project activities, maintaining project documentation, managing records, and supporting the delivery of project milestones and priorities. Maintain and manage project data with a strong focus on accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and compliance, while contributing to the analysis of qualitative and quantitative data to support project evaluation and reporting. Assist with the preparation of research reports, publications, presentations, literature reviews, and other evidence-based resources, synthesising information for scientific, clinical, and community audiences. Support the planning and delivery of project communications, promotions, and stakeholder engagement activities to enhance project reach, visibility, and translation of research outcomes. Coordinate and support the planning and delivery of project meetings, webinars, forums, and training workshops (online and in-person), including scheduling, liaising with speakers, participants, and stakeholders, facilitating activities, taking minutes, collating key insights, and ensuring the smooth running of all events. Support project operations through stakeholder liaison, financial administration, process improvement, and the development of strong collaborative relationships across the research team and external partners. Assist with the tracking and monitoring of project activities and performance. Identify and suggest administrative improvements to automate processes and proactively report project issues to supervisors. In your application, please provide a Cover Letter systematically addressing each 'About You' point. About you Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, public health, or Behavioural or Social Sciences (Honours preferred) and/or a related field, or equivalent work experience. Demonstrated experience in a research or project-based environment, with strong organisational and administrative capability, and the ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple activities, and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes within tight timeframes. Proven experience managing research data, undertaking data analysis, interpreting findings, and contributing to the preparation of reports, research outputs, and evidence-based resources, supported by a sound understanding of statistical methods and relevant analytical tools. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven report writing capability and the confidence to engage effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders, building trusted relationships and communicating with professionalism, tact, and discretion. Highly detail-oriented and digitally confident, with sound capability across Microsoft Office, statistical packages, and online communication or engagement platforms, using technology to support project coordination, reporting, and stakeholder engagement. Genuine interest in mental health and substance use research, with an understanding of the importance of translating research into real-world impact, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks and declarations Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012. 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How to apply Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply. For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Roshik Prasad, Recruitment Operations by email to roshik.prasad@sydney.edu.au © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications Close Wednesday 27 May 2026 11:59 PM

The primary responsibility of this role is to deliver on an academic research project funded by MPA, where you will be part of the research team under the project titled: Harbour Craft Safe: Fire Resilinet Battery Room Design for Next-Gen Electric Habour. The project is in collaboration with two local industry collaborators. Under this job title, you will develop a CFD modelling platform to evaluate the combustion, flammable and toxic gases emission and dispersion characteristics resulted from battery fires/thermal runaway in the battery room and beyond, considering the various common battery chemistries in eHC and atmospheric conditions. You will also need to experimentally characterise the heat release rate (HRR), flammable and toxic gases emissions of various types of batteries potentially deployed in eHC through reduced scale testing. Lastly, you will also need to evaluate the various gas monitoring sensors performance in detecting the battery gas releases for remote monitoring and early detection, and evaluate the potential fire suppression strategies on battery fires. Job Responsibilities: Participate in and manage the research project with Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PI and the research team members to ensure all project deliverables are met. Undertake these responsibilities in the project: i. Assists in co-supervision of final year projects (FYP) or capstone projects students under the Project PI. ii. Meeting the deliverables by carrying out the computational simulations and experimental studies planned for under the scope of work of the projects within the timeframe to meet the deliverables. iii. Assists the PI in drafting of reports, conference proceedings and journal articles based on the outcome of the projects. iv. Prepares and shares fortnightly report of results from the computations with the PI. Carry out Risk Assessment, and ensure compliance with Work, Safety and Health Regulations. Coordinate procurement and liaison with vendors/suppliers. Work independently, as well as within a team, to ensure proper operation and maintenance of equipment. Job Requirements: Master or Ph.D (preferred) in Mechanical Engineering, Marine and Offshore Engineering or related fields. Strong knowledge and experience in battery fire simulation is high advantageous. Hands on experience on experimental studies Familiarity with CFD applications working on industrial related projects using high performance computing clusters would also be advantageous Strong foundation in Fluid Dynamics Strong prior experience in CFD – particularly in battery fire combustion and spread. Strong skills in turbulence modelling, CFD mesh generation in complex 3D geometries. Proficient in handling large data sets and the ability to analysis and interpret results. Experience in commercial CFD package such as ANSYS package and FDS is preferred. Candidate preferably should be familiar and have sufficient experience in using ANSYS FLUENT and FDS, Meshing tool and post-processing software. Able to work independently with strong data analytical skills, communication and interpersonal skills. Key Competencies: Proficient in Ansys Fluent or FDS Simulation Strong foundation in Fluid Dynamics Able to work independently with strong data analytical skills, communication and interpersonal skills. Able to build and maintain strong working relationships with people within and external to the university. Self-directed learner who believes in continuous learning and development Proficient in technical writing and presentation Possess strong analytical and critical thinking skills Show strong initiative and take ownership of work