We are inviting highly motivated and creative applicants for two post-doctoral positions in the laboratory of Dr. Chun-Jun (CJ) Guo at Weill Cornell Medicine. Our laboratory is in the Jill Roberts Institute for Research in Inflammatory Bowel Disease housed in the new Belfer Research Building. We apply a combination of bioinformatics, microbial genetics, metabolomics, and chemical biology technique to study how the human microbiota- derived small molecules and metabolic pathways affect host biology. We are interested in using genetically engineered bacteria, and germ-free and other mouse models to understand the microbe-microbe and microbe-host interaction at the level of molecular mechanism. Our lab is supported by multiple funding mechanisms including the NIH Director’s New Innovator Program, W.M. Keck Foundation, and other R01 fundings from NIH, etc.
As a Postdoctoral [Associate / Fellow / Visiting Fellow], you will be working on a project related to microbe-host interaction. You will be responsible for the following:
- Conduct the proposed project 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 for manipulating gut bacteria.
- Collect, prepare, and analyze LCMS 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:
A Ph.D. or equivalent in Immunology, Microbiology, Chemical Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field is recommended. In your application, please include a cover letter describing your research background, interests, and career goals, as well as the names and addresses of three references.
Preferred Qualifications:
We are very excited about the researchers with technical expertise in two or more of the following: microbial genetics (CRISPR/Cas9), gut microbiota, microbiota metabolism, microbial bioinformatics, GC/LC mass data analysis, or multi-parameter flow cytometry.
Application Process:
Candidates with diverse research backgrounds are welcome to apply. A Ph.D. or equivalent in Immunology, Microbiology, Chemical Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field is recommended. The candidate will also have the opportunity to interact with many other great scientists in the Tri-I community (Weill Cornell Medicine-The Rockefeller University-Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center). If you are interested, please send a cover letter describing your research background, interests, and career goals, as well as the names and addresses of three references and a CV, to Dr. Chun-Jun (CJ) Guo at cj@guo-group.org or chg4001@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:
Appointments to the non-faculty academic staff are usually recommended for the term of one (1) academic year.
Starting Date:
Usually within 3-4 months of application contingent on the applicant’s visa status and timely completion of the application process.
Location of Appointment:
Upper East Side, New York
Lab and Department Websites:
https://www.guo-group.org/chunjunguo.html
Salary:
The minimum salary for this role is $74,692.
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-JRI