Post Doctoral Research Fellow

Hospital for Special Surgery • New York, NY

1d • $71,564 - $78,010 • 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.

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.
• Familiarity with computers and software including Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
• Doctorate Degree. PhD candidates with expected impending graduation are also encouraged to apply.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze data and translate into both lay and scientific terms.
• High levels 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.
• Detail oriented with focus on technical reproducibility and maintains the highest level of research ethics.
• Strong problem-solving/troubling shooting ability is required.
• 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 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.
• Experience with Prism, QuPath, R or Stata is helpful but not required.
• 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.
• Strong organizational, project, and time management skills.
• Independently motivated, self-directed, and solution-driven.
• Desire to rapidly learn new skills, bridging disciplines to creatively solve problems in a dynamic and evolving work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop biomaterials to modulate pro-fibrotic signaling after musculoskeletal injuries.
• Work in a collaborative multidisciplinary team of surgeons, scientists and engineers.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan / Voluntary 403(b)
• Transit Benefit
• Housing Assistance
• Relocation costs may be reimbursed
• Travel expenses for scientific conferences

What This Job Offers

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