Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH-32086-005

Mount Sinai Health System • New York, NY

3d • $74,692 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We are inviting applications for a first year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship position in translational biomedical science. The postdoctoral fellow will be mentored by Dr. Ki Goosens, Associate Professor of Medicine in Psychiatry and Pharmacological Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in Manhattan, New York, NY, USA. The Goosens Laboratory is a group that studies how hormones contribute to chronic disease burden in human participants and animal models of disease. This Postdoctoral Research Fellowship position will focus on how hypothalamic and pituitary hormones may contribute to disease in mouse models of Down Syndrome. The Postdoctoral trainee will study multiple organ systems (brain, eye, bone, adipose) and work with other trainees (graduate, undergraduate or high school students) to collect, analyze and interpret data. The Postdoctoral trainee will receive strong mentorship and be expected to develop and annually re-assess a career development plan to promote independence and successful transition to an independent career in science.

This position is funded through a five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be encouraged to contribute to additional projects in the lab and develop an independent line of research. The Postdoctoral Fellow will also be expected to present their work on a regular basis at local events at Sinai and at conferences.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant scientific field.
• Strong research experience in translational biomedical science.
• Experience with mouse models of disease.
• Familiarity with studying multiple organ systems (brain, eye, bone, adipose).
• Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
• Willingness to work with and mentor other trainees.
• Commitment to developing a career in science.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hypothalamic and pituitary hormones.
• Experience with Down Syndrome research.

Responsibilities

• Study multiple organ systems (brain, eye, bone, adipose).
• Work with other trainees (graduate, undergraduate or high school students) to collect, analyze and interpret data.
• Develop and annually re-assess a career development plan to promote independence and successful transition to an independent career in science.
• Contribute to additional projects in the lab.
• Develop an independent line of research.
• Present work on a regular basis at local events at Sinai and at conferences.

Benefits

• Mentorship from Dr. Ki Goosens, Associate Professor of Medicine in Psychiatry and Pharmacological Sciences.
• Opportunity to contribute to additional projects and develop an independent line of research.
• Funding through a five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health.
• Encouragement to present work at local events and conferences.
• Supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally.

What This Job Offers

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