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Available Positions for Postdoctoral Fellows

At NYU Grossman School of Medicine, we frequently post new opportunities for postdoctoral fellows to join our team of world-class biomedical investigators.

If you are interested in applying for an available position, please contact the principal investigator directly using the contact information included with the position listing. You might find additional postdoc and research opportunities by searching the NYU Grossman School of Medicine website for a researcher or department that interests you.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine researchers who have an available postdoctoral position they would like to add to this list can submit the new postdoctoral position submission form.

Current postdocs nearing the end of their appointment can log into the postdoc community using their Kerberos ID to browse a list of job openings. Faculty and administrators from outside institutions who wish to add a job opening to this list can do so by submitting a career opportunity form.

Download the Postdoctoral Affairs Program Handbook for a comprehensive guide for all current and prospective NYU Langone Health postdocs.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity for postdoctoral fellows in the workplace. The following positions offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and eligibility for student housing:

Cellular and Molecular Immunology of Behçet’s Disease and Ocular Inflammation—March 27, 2024

We are currently inviting applications for a postdoctoral position from highly motivated and productive candidates who are determined to pursue an academic career in human immunology research. This opportunity is within the laboratory of Johannes Nowatzky, MD, and its associated research programs.

The salary range for the role is $70,000–$72,000 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Who We Are

We are a team of medical and basic scientists studying immunity of Behçet’s disease, noninfectious uveitis, and HLA class I restriction. We have a strong interest in mechanistic research of human immune-mediated processes causing tissue damage in the eye, the brain, and blood vessels. We push the boundaries of the possible by utilizing or developing every method necessary to answer the questions we ask, integrating our lab-based work with clinical expertise and tight collaborations across the globe.

What We Offer

  • outstanding academic and scientific environment
  • top-notch research in “rare disease” with vital significance to fundamental questions within the broad field of human immunology
  • newly formed, dynamic, and diverse team with solid NIH funding and resources
  • access to rare, unique human samples and cohorts, locally and internationally
  • focus on excellence, personal growth, and career development
  • state-of-the-art facilities
  • unique network of local and international collaborators

What You Must Bring In

  • respect for all forms of human life and appreciation of diversity
  • personal and scientific integrity
  • appreciation of intellectual independence over authority
  • ability to recognize true novelty and the determination to pursue it
  • strong work ethic, time management, and communication skills
  • enthusiasm for experimental work
  • PhD in immunology, microbiology, genetics, or similar specialty and rigorous training in cellular and molecular biology

What You Can Learn

  • how to be competitive for a career in academia
  • truly translational research in a multidisciplinary team science approach
  • state-of-the-art molecular and cellular immunology methods
  • integration of wet lab and dry lab approaches
  • challenging skills such as human T-cell cloning
  • rare skills such as experimentation with human ocular cells and tissues
  • scientific project development and grant writing

What May Put You at an Advantage

  • high-quality first-author publications in reputable journals
  • outstanding English language skills
  • experience with the following:
  • retinal or cerebral organoids
  • NSG mice or rats
  • generation, maintenance, and genome editing of human iPSC
  • advanced-level R, MATLAB, Python, C, C+, or C++

How to Apply

Applications must include the following:

  • personal statement including a detailed description of how your scientific interests have evolved, what you are passionate about, why you are applying for this position, and anything else you want to let us know about yourself that fits comfortably into two pages
  • contact information of three referees who have directly observed your experimental work over at least two years and who are not your peers
  • your current, dated CV:

Regarding your CV, if you list papers that have not yet been accepted for publication, submit the manuscript drafts with your CV, or don’t list them. If you list experience in specific methods, try to link this information to at least one of the three referees requested above as relevant.

Please email your application to Dr. Nowatzky at Johannes.Nowatzky@NYULangone.org, stating your full name and the opportunity you are responding to in the subject line of your email. Please include all the components requested above. We will not consider incomplete applications.

Postdoctoral Position in Biostatistics—March 27, 2024

The postdoctoral candidate will work closely with Jiyuan Hu, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Population Health and a member of its Division of Biostatistics. The role involves developing cutting-edge statistical, machine learning, and AI approaches to advance the integrative analysis of high-dimensional, multi-omics data (including metagenome/microbiome, metabolome, DNA-seq, and RNA-seq data) from large-scale population studies. The successful candidate will also engage in collaborative research with multiple partners across the medical school.

Position qualifications include the following:

  • PhD in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, bioinformatics, or computational biology
  • ability to analyze high-dimensional omics dataset
  • strong communication skills (written and oral) and organizational skills

Prior experience in statistical/machine/deep learning, statistical genetics research is a plus. Self-motivated and collaborative individuals are encouraged to apply.

This position offers a competitive annual salary starting at $70,000.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Jiyuan Hu at Jiyuan.Hu@NYULangone.org.

The position is open until filled and is available immediately and for up to one year.

Cell-Intrinsic and Environmental Sources of Mutations in Cancer—February 16, 2024

The laboratory of Mia Petljak, PhD, at NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join a multidisciplinary team investigating the cell-intrinsic and environmental causes of somatic mutations in human tissues, as well as their impact on cancer development and evolution. Building upon our foundational work (Cell, 2019; Nature, 2023; and Nature Genetics, 2023), our team leverages mutational signatures, distinct genomic imprints left by individual mutagens on human genomes, to identify and characterize individual mutagenic sources. Through this approach, we aim to discover processes that cause and fuel cancer evolution, as well as aid in the development of innovative preventative and therapeutic strategies to prevent and treat it.

As a successful candidate, you will lead a project looking into the sources, exposure biomarkers and/or functional impact of the suspected or poorly defined cell-intrinsic and/or environmental mutagens in cancer. Working side-by-side with bioinformaticians, you will benefit from learning computational aspects of the sequencing analyses, engaging in academic and industry collaborations. Mentorship will be provided by Dr. Petljak in translating applicable findings into patents and start-up opportunities as applicable. You will be located with the Petljak Lab in the new, state-of-the-art CURE facility at 345 Park Avenue South in the center of Manhattan.

The salary range is $70,000 to $75,000.

Required Education and Experience

Candidates should have a PhD, MD/PhD, or MD.

Preference is given to applicants with strong expertise in both cell and molecular biology in human cancer cell models. Ideal candidates will have focused expertise in the biology of cancer cells, including but not limited to metabolism, genomic instability, DNA damage, repair and replication, stem cells, and other cellular states and processes associated with cancer (e.g., stress, senescence, differentiation, cell cycle, and cell death, and inflammatory signaling).

Computational experience is not required.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a CV and brief statement of interests to Dr. Petljak at Mia.Petljak@NYULangone.org.

Adipocyte Biology Research—February 16, 2024

We are looking for motivated candidates interested in joining the research team of Elisabetta Mueller, PhD, in the Holman Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at NYU Langone. We are currently accepting applications for positions starting immediately funded by a National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01 grant recently awarded to Dr. Mueller’s lab.

The laboratory’s research focus is the characterization of the transcriptional and epigenetic mechanisms regulating fat tissue homeostasis to better understand the molecular networks that control adipocyte biology in health and disease and to ultimately develop new therapeutic interventions to combat metabolic disease.

For more detailed information regarding the lab research topics, see Dr. Mueller’s publications.

The salary for this position is $60,000.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates holding a PhD, MD, or both, and with strong knowledge of basic molecular and cell biological techniques, in addition to being capable of handling and phenotyping transgenic mice, should send their applications to Dr. Mueller at Elisabetta.Mueller@NYULangone.org. The candidates selected will be contacted for an interview shortly after receipt of their application.

Center for Opioid Epidemiology and Policy—February 8, 2024

A one- or two-year postdoctoral fellowship position is available at the Center for Opioid Epidemiology and Policy within the Division of Epidemiology in the Department of Population Health at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. The fellowship will be conducted in collaboration with a research team at the Department of Epidemiology at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.

The center aims to conduct high-impact research to inform policy, social, health services, community, and treatment approaches to reduce overdose and substance-related harms through four areas of focus, overall and across intersectional subgroups. This fellowship will particularly focus on research on the intersection between physical disability, pain, and opioid-related harms among the Medicaid population, and on the role of behavioral health services in mitigating risks for individuals with disabilities who are eligible for Medicaid coverage. Depending on their research interests, there are also opportunities to participate in other ongoing research projects such as evaluating the impact of overdose prevention centers on the health of people who use drugs, as well as evaluating the impact of economic support policies and drug laws on overdose and other opioid-related harms.

The Center for Opioid Epidemiology and Policy is a trusted research center that serves as a central source of research on the United States’ rapidly shifting opioid overdose epidemic. The center shares evidence and metrics with researchers, policymakers, and the public nationally and internationally. Learn more about the Center for Opioid Epidemiology and Policy.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a doctorate in epidemiology or a related field (e.g., biostatistics or related analytical disciplines) and have comprehensive understanding of statistical concepts and methods; proficiency in R; and excellent communication (both oral and writing) and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

The fellow is expected to increase their methodological and substantive knowledge of one or more of the aforementioned areas, build skills for developing and implementing research studies, and have opportunities to lead and/or co-author manuscript publications. They will perform population health research activities, including processing Medicaid datasets, performing statistical analyses, developing or extending estimation methods, preparing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals, delivering presentations at scientific meetings, and providing other research and methodological support for existing and ongoing studies.

The position offers up to two years of postdoctoral fellowship with compensation commensurate with experience, an excellent benefits package, and funds for travel to professional conferences and meetings. Individuals with the following characteristics will be competitive for the position: strong motivation and commitment to a career in epidemiologic methods, excellent communication and quantitative skills, and ability to conduct self-directed and collaborative research.

Professional Environment

The fellowship will take place within the Center for Opioid Epidemiology and Policy. Faculty members at center and in the Division of Epidemiology in the Department of Population Health conduct cutting-edge work on the social determinants of substance use, the impact of state and national policies on substance use, and the effects of different treatment regimens and medications on substance use disorders. Outstanding training opportunities for multidisciplinary research in substance use epidemiology are available in the Department of Population Health, which has Divisions of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, Healthcare Delivery Science, Medical Ethics, Health and Behavior, and Comparative Effectiveness and Decision Science. Multidisciplinary research on substance use is also fostered by the presence of the NYU Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research, an NIH-funded interdisciplinary research center that focuses on public health issues related to HIV, hepatitis C, and drug use. State-of-the-art research resources, including extensive biostatistical/bioinformatics support, are available. The fellow will be integrated into a vibrant and diverse community of analysts, doctoral students, postdoctoral fellows, faculty, and staff in center. As a member of center, the fellow will have access to a range of career development opportunities, monthly open analyst meetings, journal clubs, seminars, and center research meetings and high-profile events.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000.

How to Apply

Please email a cover letter describing relevant research experience and your specific interest in this fellowship; a detailed CV; and names/contact information for three references to Magdalena Cerdá, DrPH, MPH, center director, at Magdalena.Cerda@NYULangone.org.

 

Head and Neck Cancer Research—January 2, 2024

This is a postdoctoral position in the laboratory of Umamaheswar Duvvuri, MD, PhD, in the Department of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery at NYU Langone. Our lab is focused at investigating the molecular and immunological mechanisms in head and neck cancer, with a recent focus on the tumor microenvironment. We are looking for a postdoctoral candidate with experience in molecular biology and/or Immunology who has the ability to use independent discretion, critical thinking, and appropriate judgment in carrying out research within the predetermined research scope and methodology. Duties assigned to this title will require an in-depth knowledge acquired through the candidate’s PhD studies and past lab experiences; duties include but not limited to independent implementation of complex research plans, development of appropriate research methods, skilled execution of in vitro and in vivo experiments, proper data collection and analysis, and writing detailed descriptive analytical reports and presentations of resulting data. The incumbent will conduct research and ensure that all experiments are appropriately conducted following the policies and procedures of NYU Langone.

Job responsibilities include the following:

  • conduct research experiments in the field of molecular biology and/or immunology within the predetermined research scope and methodology
  • design and implement research protocols; design and adapt new or existing procedures, methods or instrumentation relative to research project; problem solve research challenges and model development, as needed
  • collect, analyze, and interpret data, including periodical/literature search and utilizing specialized skills in related field to analyze/interpret the collected data; keep a detailed notebook summarizing experiments and recording research data, as well as maintain a computer database of research data, experimental results, protocols, and manuscripts
  • manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals, grants, and presentations; use graphics and statistical software to analyze and present data; may attend scientific conferences and meetings
  • supervise other personnel in the laboratory to coordinate research efforts for increased efficiency; participate in training and/or mentoring of fellows, residents, students, and volunteer workers as needed
  • other duties as assigned

Other required skills include the following:

  • excellent teamwork and communication skills
  • ability to acquire accurate, reproducible data
  • satisfactory scientific writing skills demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications
  • ability to work independently
  • excellent project and time management skills
  • strong interpersonal and mentoring skills

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $75,000.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to Dr. Duvvuri at Umamaheswar.Duvvuri@NYULangone.org.

Laryngeal Biology—January 2, 2024

The laboratory of Ryan C. Branski, PhD, seeks to add a postdoctoral position to work on a National Institutes of Health (NIH)–funded project related to laryngeal muscle atrophy. Opportunities to contribute to other areas of investigation are also encouraged, including mechanisms of laryngeal mucosal repair, glucocorticoid signaling in the upper aerodigestive tract, and muscle–mucosa interactions. Postdoctoral fellows are also encouraged to establish independent lines of investigation, thematically consistent with laboratory priorities. Rodent surgery as well as cell culture are required.

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $75,000.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to Dr. Branski at Ryan.Branski@NYULangone.org.

Obesity and Metabolism—December 22, 2023

We are looking for scientists interested in joining our research team at NYU Langone. The lab is currently accepting applications for a position funded by a grant recently awarded by the NIH to the principal investigator, Elisabetta Mueller, PhD, that aims to characterize the transcriptional and epigenetic mechanisms regulating adipose tissue homeostasis. Applications from PhDs, MDs, or MD/PhDs familiar with basic molecular and cell biological techniques, in addition to physiological assays, will be considered for the open position. To learn more about our research devoted to the understanding of the molecular networks that control adipocyte biology, please take a look at our bibliography through Dr. Mueller’s publications.

The salary range for this position is $50,000 to $55,000.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter to Dr. Mueller at Elisabetta.Mueller@NYULangone.org.

CAR T Cell and Technology Development—November 30, 2023

The recently founded Yarmarkovich Lab is seeking a motivated and creative postdoctoral fellow to join a growing team focused on developing a novel class of personalized CAR T cells and other immunotherapies. The successful candidate will join a dynamic multidisciplinary group focused on both developing novel therapies for clinical translation and developing new technologies to enable personalized immunotherapy.

The postdoc will be exposed to a broad range of experimental approaches covering the entire developmental process of new immunotherapies including target discovery, CAR engineering, and preclinical development. This work will build on a recent publication and focus on developing the next generation of immunotherapies.

The postdoc will join a team working at all stages of immunotherapy development as part of local and international multidisciplinary teams focused on developing the next generation of CAR T cells: Biden Cancer Moonshot, Stand Up to Cancer Pediatric Cancer Dream Team, Cancer UK Grand Challenge, and the Prostate Cancer Fund Tactical team, and will benefit from exposure to an extensive network of collaborations and scientific meetings. The postdoc will also have the opportunity to interface with several biotech and startup companies through ongoing collaborations.

The postdoc will participate in development of therapies intended for clinical translation and have access to a very broad range of growth opportunities. Individuals will have the opportunity to develop and execute independent projects, present work at conferences, and closely collaborate with international experts across disciplines. The Yarmarkovich Lab will assist in growing your scientific acumen and professional repertoire, as well as provide career mentorship and sponsorship opportunities. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals pursuing a career in academia or biotech or pursuing entrepreneurial ventures.

Fellowship Qualifications

Those interested should have a PhD, MD/PhD, or MD. Preference is given to applicants with prior experience in any of the following: phage display, proteomics, protein engineering, and T cell assays.

Prior experience with relevant approaches preferred. Techniques include but are not limited to proteomics (immunopeptidomics), phage display, T cell transduction and cytotoxicity assays, protein purification, cloning, protein engineering, flow cytometry, and immunological assays.

The salary range is $60,000 to $70,000.

How to Apply

If you are interested in an exciting experience working at the forefront of immunotherapy development with a focus on delivering high-impact therapies for patients, consider joining our team. To apply, please submit a CV and brief statement of research interests (including previous research experience) to Mark Yarmarkovich, PhD, at Mark.Yarmarkovich@NYULangone.org.

Digital Health Innovation—November 6, 2023

The Healthcare Innovation Bridging Research, Informatics, and Design (HiBRID) Lab is a research group at NYU Langone studying how digital innovation can be used to improve healthcare delivery and patient care. The lab has a role available for a postdoctoral digital health innovation research fellow to support the design and development of several NIH-funded projects focused on digital health implementation studies and innovative operational deployment projects. Areas of research include but are not limited to remote patient monitoring, patient or provider engagement through behavioral science, implementation science, clinical decision support, and shared decision-making tool development.

The fellow will perform research-related duties as needed, including literature reviews, consensus building, user research, ideation, intervention development, and data analysis and visualization. The fellow will also contribute to publications and presentations and have the opportunity to pursue interests and projects related to HiBRID’s current portfolio of projects. The fellow will work independently and applicants with keen interests and experience in digital health equity are highly encouraged to apply.

Fellowship Qualifications

Candidates must possess the following qualifications:

  • PhD, DrPH, MD or other relevant doctoral degree
  • strong interest in implementation science, digital health, and health services delivery
  • priority given to candidates with background in informatics, remote patient monitoring/telehealth, usability/user research, machine learning, or human factors engineering
  • knowledge of standard computer software packages for data analysis and presentation
  • exceptional writing skills
  • excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • ability to work independently and apply critical thinking and sound judgement
  • ability to work well under ambiguity with little supervision
  • good organizational and time management skills
  • user research, prototyping, programming, analytical, electronic health record research and related interoperability (FHIR, SMART, etc.), or technical architecture experiences highly valued

Candidates must have work authorization in the United States. The salary range is $60,000 to $69,556.44.

The fellow will join NYU Langone’s campus in New York City’s Midtown East in a hybrid capacity. The ideal candidate is a strong researcher who is familiar with a range of methodological approaches, can work both in a team and independently, has a track record of cross-disciplinary work in the context of digital healthcare, and displays an interest in practical applications of academic scholarship.

How to Apply

The application must include a CV and cover letter indicating the candidate’s interest in the topic area and qualifications for the role. Candidates can email their CV and cover letter to HiBRID.Lab@NYULangone.org.

Neoantigen-Specific T Cell Characterization and Development of Signatures of Outcome with IL-6 Blockade During Immunotherapy—October 2, 2023

The laboratory of Jeffrey S. Weber, MD, PhD, is seeking to hire a postdoctoral candidate in the immuno-oncology field to perform work to define new biomarkers in patients with melanoma treated with checkpoint inhibition. Working with leading academic clinicians and basic scientists in the field of flow cytometry and informatics, the successful candidate will work at the intersection of genetics, tumor immunology, and bioinformatics with the goal of developing rational treatments to be tested in the clinic. This work will generate understanding of resistance to treatment with checkpoint blockade and development of novel treatments/combinations and biomarkers, and identify new targets for novel therapeutics. The results of this research will be communicated by publishing those results in high-impact journals.

Fellowship Qualifications

We are seeking candidates with experience in molecular biology, genomic analysis, human cellular immunology, multiflow cytometry, and cell culture work. Self-motivated and innovative individuals with a track record in the field of immunology/tumor immunology and/or oncology with relevant publications should apply. Successful candidates will need to have excellent written and oral communication skills and be willing to seek out grant funding from external sources in support of independent research and may participate in writing grant proposals. Two years of funding are guaranteed.

The salary range is $ 70,000 to $75,000.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send a CV and a brief statement of research to Mallory McClure at Mallory.McClure@NYULangone.org.

Biostatistics—October 2, 2023

A postdoctoral position is available that involves developing cutting-edge statistical, machine learning, and AI approaches to advance the integrative analysis of high-dimensional, multiomics data (including metagenome/microbiome, metabolome, DNA-seq, and RNA-seq data) from large-scale population studies. The postdoctoral candidate will work closely with Huilin Li, PhD, and Jiyuan Hu, PhD. The successful candidate will also engage in collaborative research with multiple partners across NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

Fellowship Qualifications

Candidates must possess the following:

  • PhD in statistics, biostatistics, epidemiology, bioinformatics, or computational biology
  • ability to analyze high-dimensional -omics dataset
  • strong communication skills (written and oral) and organizational skills

Self-motivated and collaborative individuals are encouraged to apply. Prior experience in statistical/machine/deep learning, statistical genetics research is a plus.

We offer a competitive annual salary starting at $70,000.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three references to Dr. Li at Huilin.Li@NYULangone.org or Dr. Hu at Jiyuan.Hu@NYULangone.org. The position is available immediately and for up to one year.

 

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