The Simon lab at Weill Cornell (djsimonlab.com) studies the cell biology of axons, the cable-like structures that connect neurons to their targets. Axon degeneration is an early hallmark of many neurodegenerative diseases yet little is known about the signaling mechanisms that drive degeneration and no therapeutics exist to block this process. We take a ‘bottom-up’ approach by first understanding the molecules and pathways that control axon survival, and then working upstream to ask how cellular stresses including misfolded proteins and loss of neurotrophic support disrupt these pathways to promote degeneration.
Job Requirements
We are interested in highly motivated candidates with strong experience in signal transduction, biochemistry, and metabolism. Successful candidates will be those with evidence of rigorous training, research productivity, and excellent communication skills.
Salary for this position ranges from $58,500 - $66,538. Weill Cornell Medicine provides the above salary range in compliance with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range listed is for full‐time employment not including benefits, bonuses, or clinical incentive compensation where applicable. The above salary range for New York City based roles represents WCM’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.
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