This is a full-time on-site role for a Postdoctoral Researcher at Weill Cornell Medicine. The Postdoctoral Researcher will be responsible for conducting research, analyzing data, teaching, and performing laboratory skills such as cell culture, Western blot, PCR, and mouse handling. The postdoctoral associate will lead laboratory-based studies to identify immune phenotypes associated with different tumor genotypes and sites of origins with opportunities to expand into additional cancer sites. As an active member of an interdisciplinary team, the candidate will build relationships with a range of scientific colleagues, publish peer-reviewed work, present at national conferences, and gain experience in grant writing.
You will be responsible for the following:
- Conduct the research independently and/or collaboratively with colleagues to ensure all experiments are appropriately conducted following Lab, Department, and College policies and procedures.
- Designing, organizing, and carrying out experiments using established protocols, and sometimes adapting to and designing new protocols.
- Collect, prepare, and analyze research data. This may include keeping a detailed notebook summarizing experiments and recording research data and/or maintaining a computer database of the research data.
- Tabulate data for presentations and use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.
- Participate in abstract and article preparation with the Principal Investigator, publish results in research journals, and present findings at conferences.
- Assist the Principal Investigator in applying for fellowship, grant, and scholarship support, as requested.
- Assume general responsibility for scientific operations of the laboratory, including training and supervising interns, students, and other laboratory personnel, as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Established skills in standard laboratory techniques, e.g., cell culture, molecular cloning, mouse handling, transfections, CRISPR, qPCR, .Strong background in Research and Data Analysis
- Ability to teach and train students in laboratory techniques
- Excellent problem-solving ability and analytical thinking skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ph.D. in a related field or discipline
- Effective communication skills, self-motivated, and a strong work ethic
- Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative group environment
- Peer-reviewed publications in molecular genetics, gene regulation, or related fields.
- Strong interest in understanding the biological/mechanistic basis of pancreatic or colon cancer.
- Self-motivated, resourceful, enthusiastic.
Application Process:
Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a cover letter on how their experience and interests relate to our work, and the names and contact information of two people who could provide letters of reference to des2025@med.cornell.edu.
Commitment to Diversity
Weill Cornell Medicine is committed to fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students. We seek out individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, and we work to create programs that support both our current employees and our recruitment efforts.
EEO Statement
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Appointment Term:
1 year with annual reappointment is possible.
Starting Date:
7/1/26
Location of Appointment:
1300 York Avenue, New York NY 10021
Lab and Department Websites:
https://siolaslab.weill.cornell.edu/
https://medicine.weill.cornell.edu/
Salary:
$75,812
Benefits:
A summary of employee benefits can be found on the WCM Human Resources website.
Visa Options:
Candidates applying for this position could be eligible for a J-1 Exchange visitor visa and the H-1B temporary worker visa.
Union Membership:
This position is covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Weill Cornell Medicine and the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (“UAW”), and its Local Union, Weill Cornell Medicine Postdocs United-UAW Local 4100.
Contact
- Medicine