Associate Researcher II - Urology

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

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About The Position

For more than a decade, under the leadership of Chair Ash Tewari, MBBS, MCh, FRCS (Hon.), DSc (Hon.) the Department has significantly expanded its recruitment efforts of physician-scientists in the areas of prostate cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer, kidney stones, and endourology. Now more than ever, we are expertly equipped to address diagnostic and treatment challenges across the urologic spectrum. Our research investigates some of the most critical urologic questions we face—including how to stage prostate cancer and develop truly personalized treatment regimens. This commitment to genomics studies has led to the establishment of new laboratories where research fellows and postdoctoral students engage in clinical trials and pre-clinical analyses. We continue to thrive on support through grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the nation’s primary funder of medical research, as well as the Prostate Cancer Foundation, among other sources. Under limited supervision, the Associate Researcher II conducts experiments using advanced techniques specific to the research project. Analyzes and assists in interpreting moderately complex results.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in sciences or related field or equivalent experience
• 2 years in a research environment or 1 year plus Masters Degree in sciences or related field

Responsibilities

• Conducts experiments using advanced research techniques specific to subject matter of the research project.
• Analyzes and assists in interpreting moderately complex results.
• Performs assays to support research studies.
• Assists in new and unexpected research experiments and techniques.
• Assists in the collection, analysis and review of experimental data for publication and presentation.
• May train less-experienced research staff and postdoctoral fellows in research techniques and use of equipment.
• Performs other related duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees