Post Doctoral Research Fellow

Hospital for Special Surgery•New York, NY

9d•$71,564 - $78,010•Onsite

About The Position

A Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Rheumatology Division is available in the laboratory of Dr. Timothy Niewold at the Hospital for Special Surgery affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. The main focus of the lab is to understand the immunological and genetic pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases. This position will involve state-of-the-art molecular and genomic approaches and patient-derived samples to query autoimmune disease pathogenesis. The Hospital for Special Surgery is embedded in a vibrant research environment encompassing Weill Cornell Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Rockefeller University.

Requirements

Ph.D. or M.D. degree
Background in genetic and genomic methods
Background in cellular and molecular immunology
Strong work ethic
Ability to work independently
High level of motivation and independence
Ability to think critically
Proficient use of computers and software
Good written/oral communication skills in English

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Neurological/Orthopaedic/Rheumatologic terminology is a plus.
PhD candidates expected to graduate soon are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Develop and carry out a project related to autoimmunity research that should result in peer-reviewed publication.
Independently design and perform experiments that will utilize molecular, cellular and genetic techniques to answer questions about the role of cytokines and genetic factors in the immunology of autoimmune disease.
Train new or current lab members and colleagues.
Work with other lab members to maintain lab function.
Present at lab meetings and represent the lab at other local, national, and international forums.
Draft manuscripts for publications.
Contribute to obtaining data for grant applications.
Be supervised by the laboratory PI Dr. Niewold, with weekly formal meetings to discuss experiments, data, and plans, in addition to supervision and mentoring during weekly lab meetings and informal meetings to discuss data or problems.