The laboratory is focused on investigating the mechanisms underlying the resolution of tissue fibrosis leading to regeneration of normal tissue architecture and function. The applicant will utilize basic methodology in cellular and molecular biology, functional genomics, microscopic imaging and computational approaches to investigate this area with both in vitro models and in vivo mouse models of fibrotic disease and extracellular matrix turnover. Ideal candidates will look to be the primary driver of their research project with frequent input from the principal investigator.
The research environment at Weill Cornell is robust and collaborative, and Dr. Podolsky’s lab is located adjacent to multiple NIH-funded investigators focused primarily on lung disease. The laboratory is located on the tri-institutional campus in Manhattan, with a vibrant research community, and Dr. Podolsky has local as well as national and international collaborations.
As a Postdoctoral Associate, you will be working on a project related to tissue fibrosis and regeneration. 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.
- Apply for your own fellowship and intramural and extramural funding opportunities.
- Assume general responsibility for scientific operations of the laboratory, including training and supervising interns, students, and other laboratory personnel, as necessary.
Minimum Qualifications:
Highly motivated individual who has recently completed a PhD or equivalent (within two years) or MD and with significant wet lab experience with basic techniques of cellular and molecular biology. Applicants should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and should be seeking rigorous and thorough training that will lead them to independent careers in academia or industry.
Preferred Qualifications:
Additional experience with omics data and advanced imaging techniques is optimal.
Application Process:
Interested candidates should send CV, a statement of research experience and career goals, and contact information for three references (including phone number and email address) to mip9227@med.cornell.edu.
Commitment to Diversity
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EEO Statement
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Appointment Term:
Duration: Minimum of 2 years with advancement to the second year dependent upon satisfactory progress during the first year. The appointment may be extended beyond 2 years contingent on funding and satisfactory performance.
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:
Work is performed on the main campus of WCMC at 1300 York Avenue in New York, NY.
Lab and Department Websites:
https://podolskylab.weill.cornell.edu/
https://medicine.weill.cornell.edu/
Salary:
Salary starts at $74,692 per annum with potential for adjustment based on the Postdoc Union’s collective bargaining agreement. The salary range listed is for full‐time employment not including benefits, bonuses, or clinical incentive compensation where applicable. The above salary range for New York City based roles represents WCM’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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-Pulmonary