Postdoctoral Associate Position in the Khurana Lab

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Prof. Ekta Khurana (khuranalab.med.cornell.edu) at Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) in New York City. Successful applicants will lead exciting projects involving cutting-edge technology for single-cell studies of treatment resistance in cancer and use of cell-free DNA for early detection of cancer. We develop innovative experimental and computational approaches that make use of our immense expertise of the non-coding cancer genome. The candidate will have extensive opportunities to collaborate with a diverse group of experimental and computational biologists. The Khurana lab has access to clinical data and patient samples from Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Prof. Ekta Khurana (khuranalab.med.cornell.edu) at Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) in New York City. Successful applicants will lead exciting projects involving cutting-edge technology for single-cell studies of treatment resistance in cancer and use of cell-free DNA for early detection of cancer. We develop innovative experimental and computational approaches that make use of our immense expertise of the non-coding cancer genome. The candidate will have extensive opportunities to collaborate with a diverse group of experimental and computational biologists. The Khurana lab has access to clinical data and patient samples from Weill Cornell Medicine and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Job Requirements

Relevant Ph.D. degree with a focus on genomics, cancer biology, or molecular biology is required. Experience in prostate cancer research is desirable. Understanding of computational methods for data analysis is required and bioinformatics experience is preferred.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, CV and names of three references to Prof. Khurana (ekk2003@med.cornell.edu) with subject title: Application for Postdoctoral Associate Position.

 Salary and benefits:

You will be offered competitive salary (above NIH guidelines) commensurate with experience. Weill Cornell Medicine offers subsidized housing and excellent benefits.

 

About Weill Cornell Medicine:

Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center located in New York City with multiple joint programs with the neighboring Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Rockefeller University and Cornell University in Ithaca. Over the past several years NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center has been rated as one of the top five hospitals in the United States.

 Weill Cornell Medicine is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EOE/M/F/Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Contact

Ekta Khurana, Ph.D.

Office of Postdoctoral Affairs 1300 York Ave, Suite A-139 New York, NY 10065 Phone: