Assistant Research Scientist (Part-time)

New York University • Brooklyn, NY • Posted June 08, 2026

About the Role

PART TIME ASSISTANT RESEARCH SCIENTIST

New York University Tandon School of Engineering



The NYU Sustainable Engineering Initiative at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Part Time Research Scientist to work with the Modestino Research Group.



New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. The SEI is an emerging initiative at NYU that aims to develop engineering solutions to avoid, mitigate, and remediate emissions responsible for climate change and environmental contamination, as well as engineering strategies to evaluate the impact of and adapt to these environmental challenges. The SEI research is aimed at building the science and engineering foundati...