Post Doctoral Research Fellow

Hospital for Special Surgery • New York, NY

12d • $71,564 - $78,010

About The Position

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success. If this describes you then let’s talk! HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment. Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise. Background: Many skeletal diseases are largely associated with or caused by inflammation. However, the underlying mechanisms are far from understood. Our lab studies osteoimmunology, an interdisciplinary field linking bone biology and the immune system, focusing on inflammatory regulation of gene expression and signaling in macrophage differentiation to osteoclasts (see the model of a new molecular regulatory network we recently identified), functional analysis of a newly identified bone marrow stem/progenitor cells, adipogenesis, skeletal damage and repair involved in disease (such as osteoporosis and inflammatory arthritis). Ongoing studies include identification, function and regulation of bone marrow skeletal stem/progenitors, inflammatory regulation of macrophage polarization and differentiation into osteoclasts in osteoimmunology field.

Requirements

• The qualified candidate must have a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. in molecular and cellular biology, immunology, bone biology or a related field and have at least one first author article.
• Expertise in cellular and molecular techniques, such as Cloning, ChIP, IP, FACS, confocal microscopy and histology/immunofluorescence staining, as well as genetic mutant mouse breeding are required.
• Expertise in multi-color flowcytometry is required.
• High level of motivation, responsibility and independence are expected.
• The candidate should be able to successfully lead projects independently, while also contributing effectively as a collaborative team member.
• High level of experimental reproducibility is required.
• Strong problem-solving/troubling shooting ability is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Expert knowledge and use of computers, software, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FlowJo).
• Proficient in the use of computers and software, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Technical proficiency and ability to work independently.
• Analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with experience and interest in bioinformatics analysis, such as RNAseq analysis and/or analysis of scRNAseq using Seurat, are preferred.
• Knowledge of Orthopedic and/or Rheumatologic terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists with contracts
• Coordinates enrollment
• Ensures compliance
• Resolves payor issues
• Acts as liaison
• Assists with meetings
• Maintains tracking logs
• Oversees PHO line
• Maintains satisfactory attendance record.
• Maintains punctuality
• Adjusts to change

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees