As a Postdoctoral Fellow you will be working on a project related to testing new drugs related to vitamin A in various types of cancer. You will be responsible for the following:
- Conducting 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.
- Collecting, preparing, and analyzing research data. This includes keeping a detailed notebook summarizing experiments and recording research data and maintaining a computer database of the research data.
- Tabulating data for presentations and using graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data.
- Participating in abstract and article preparation with the Principal Investigator, publishing results in research journals, and presenting findings at conferences.
- Assisting the Principal Investigator in applying for fellowship, grant, and scholarship support, as requested.
- Assuming general responsibility for scientific operations of the laboratory, including training and supervising interns, students, and other laboratory personnel, as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD and/or MD required, 3 letters of recommendation.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in molecular biological and biochemical techniques preferred.
Application Process:
Dr. Lorraine J Gudas
Pharmacology Dept.
E409 Weill Cornell Medicine of Cornell University
1300 York Ave
New York, New York 10085
Please email materials (CV plus names and emails of references) to:
email: ljgudas@med.cornell.edu
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Appointment Term:
This is a one year appointment with the potential for renewal.
Starting Date:
Autumn of 2026
Location of Appointment:
This is an on-site, in person position, location of lab, E409 Weill Cornell Medicine
Lab and Department Websites:
https://pharmacology.weill.cornell.edu/
https://gudaslab.weill.cornell.edu/
Salary:
$83,000/year
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