Postdoctoral Fellow in Partial Cell Reprogramming

Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow in Partial Cell Reprogramming

Job Number: 84243

Location: New York, US

Job Description

The de Lázaro Lab (NanoBioEngineering for Tissue Reprogramming and Regeneration,  [Please click the Apply button for the link or email]) at NYU is seeking to hire a Post Doctoral Associate to work on in vivo model or cardiovascular disease and partial cardiomyocyte reprogramming.

Our lab is part of the Deapartment of Biomedical Engineering at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and of the Cardiovascular Research Center (CVRC) at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, deeply committed to excellence in teaching and research.  Our laboratory is a diverse mix of biomedical and mechanical engineers, biologists, and pharmacists with a focus on translating partial reprogramming technologies into regenerative therapies.

Expectations

Candidates will be responsible for working with a unique transgenic mouse model that enables specific cardiomyocyte reprogramming (details [Please click the Apply button for the link or email]) and will utilize molecular biology (including multi-omics), histological and functional (including echocardiography) techniques to investigate cell reprogramming and its effects on regeneration. Candidates will also work closely with rodent surgeons at the CVRC to establish different cardiac injury models and will be expected to contribute to other cell reprogramming projects in the laboratory. Previous experience in various molecular biology and histological techniques is a must, prior experience working with mice or in cellular reprogramming is advantageous but not strictly required. 

Salary range

In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is between $62,500.00 and $70,000.00 depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification.

 
Qualifications

Candidates should have a PhD in Biology, Stem Cell Biology, Regenerative Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field. We welcome applicants with recent PhDs and individuals seeking additional postdoctoral training. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.
Application InstructionsApplicants should submit, as one pdf, the following information:

• an up-to-date CV that includes a complete list of publications
• a research statement that describes their interest and goals and how their research relates to this position
• copies of up to three relevant scientific papers
• names and contact information for three references.
   

All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio and to: [Please click the Apply button for the link or email] 

Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled.  Expected start date is between September and November 2024.

 
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Application Deadline: 2024-12-31