Post Doctoral Research Fellow

Hospital for Special Surgery • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Moore Lab is a new translational research group at the Orthopedic Soft Tissue Research (OSTR) Program of the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS). The Moore Lab focuses on improving recovery from orthopedic soft tissue injuries using biomaterials and drug delivery approaches. The Postdoctoral Fellow will work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team of surgeons, scientists and engineers, in a project aiming to develop of biomaterials to modulate pro-fibrotic signaling after musculoskeletal injuries. Qualified candidates must have a recent Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D degree in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, materials science, chemistry, molecular and cellular biology or a related field. Candidates are expected to have at least one peer-reviewed high quality first author publication and should be highly motivated and productive. Good written/oral communication skills in English, and experience in cellular and molecular biology techniques (e.g., flow cytometry, RNA isolation, protein analysis methods), rodent models, biomechanical analyses and cell culture/ in vitro models are highly desirable. For related work of the Moore lab, the HSS Research Institute and the OSTR Program please see the following links: HSS Research Institute, OSTR Program

Requirements

• Recent Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D degree in bioengineering, biomedical engineering, materials science, chemistry, molecular and cellular biology or a related field.
• At least one peer-reviewed high quality first author publication.
• Highly motivated and productive.
• Good written/oral communication skills in English.
• Experience in cellular and molecular biology techniques (e.g., flow cytometry, RNA isolation, protein analysis methods).
• Experience with rodent models.
• Experience with biomechanical analyses.
• Experience with cell culture/ in vitro models.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and translate into both lay and scientific terms.
• Familiarity with computers and software including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• High levels of motivation, responsibility, and independence.
• Detail oriented with focus on technical reproducibility.
• Strong problem-solving/trouble shooting ability.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Expert knowledge and use of computers, software, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Prism, QuPath, R or Stata is helpful but not required.
• Desire to rapidly learn new skills, bridging disciplines to creatively solve problems in a dynamic and evolving work environment.
• Strong organizational, project, and time management skills.
• Independently motivated, self-directed, and solution-driven.
• Experience working with GraphPad Prism, FlowJo, Stata R or QuPath is beneficial but not required.
• Knowledge of Orthopaedic and/or Rheumatologic terminology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop biomaterials to modulate pro-fibrotic signaling after musculoskeletal injuries.
• Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team of surgeons, scientists and engineers.
• Lead projects independently.
• Contribute effectively as a collaborative team member.
• Maintain the highest level of research ethics.
• Present a poster and/or talk at a scientific conference.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Insurance: Coverage options include both Single and Family Coverage.
• Retirement Savings Plan / Voluntary 403(b): The Retirement Savings Plan/403(b) is a defined contribution (DC) retirement plan. HSS will make a contribution equal to 4% of the Fellow's eligible compensation to the Fellow’s retirement under the Retirement Savings Plan.
• Transit Benefit: Eligible employees can pay for part or all of their commute (MetroCard and TransitCheck) and parking costs with pre-tax contributions through TransitCenter.
• Housing Assistance: A subsidy of up to $500/month for up to four years based on eligibility criteria.
• Relocation costs may be reimbursed depending on distance up to a maximum of $2,000.
• Travel expenses up to $2,000 per year are provided to participate in a scientific conference where the Fellow presents a poster and/or talk.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree