As a Postdoctoral Associate, you will be working on a project related to characterizing and mapping RNA modifications in the transcriptome to determine their cellular function. This multidisciplinary project may involve working with cell cultures for overexpression studies, utilizing animal models, developing structural models, and applying AI computational models and docking to study how these RNA modifications regulate cellular processes.
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:
Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Molecular Biology, Computational Biology, or a related scientific discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience with RNA biology, structural modeling, bioinformatics, or AI-based computational analysis is highly desirable. Experience working with in vivo models or advanced cell culture techniques is a plus.
Application Process:
Please submit a CV, a brief cover letter outlining your research interests and relevant experience, and the contact information for three references to Dr. Samie R. Jaffrey at jaffreylab2@gmail.com
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Appointment Term:
One-year appointment, renewable based on performance and funding availability.
Starting Date:
October 5, 2026
Location of Appointment:
Main campus, New York City
Lab and Department Websites:
https://pharmacology.weill.cornell.edu/
Salary:
Competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications, with a starting salary of $75,812, in accordance with CBA guidelines.
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
- Pharmacology