Post Doc Fellow Jobs

Overview

NYMC is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy. The position is available in the El Ouaamari laboratory to investigate the role of the peripheral neurons in the regulation of systemic energy homeostasis. Self-driven, creative, resourceful and independent candidates with a PhD in neuroscience and/or endocrine physiology are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will develop a research project focused on understanding how peripheral neurons control glucose and lipid homeostasis with the long-term goal of identifying high-value biological data that can be harnessed to design neuromodulation-based strategies to counter diabetes and/or obesity, The successful candidate will contribute to the training of research assistants and graduate students and actively participate in lab and departmental meetings.

How to apply: Interested candidates should submit a complete CV, a summary of current and future research interests, and the contact information of three references.

Compensation: Salary will be determined based on the experience of the candidate and the NYMC guidelines.

Responsibilities

• To publish in peer-reviewed journals.
• To train research assistant and graduate students.
• To actively participate in lab and departmental scientific meeting.
• To analyze and interpret data.
• To perform in vitro and in vivo experiments in mouse models of diabetes and obesity.

Qualifications

• The candidate must have prior experience in (1) animal physiology, (2) molecular biology, (3) histology and imaging, and (4) primary neuron culture. Preference will be given to candidates who are familiar with in vitro and in vivo techniques for manipulating and monitoring neuronal activity.
• PhD in neuroscience and/or endocrine physiology

Minimum Salary

USD $44,485.60/Yr.

Maximum Salary

USD $55,632.00/Yr.

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Job LocationsUS-NY-Valhalla

Requisition ID 2023-9728

Position Type Temporary Full-Time

Schedule Shift 1

Hours Per Week 35

Travel 10%

Category Research

FLSA Status Exempt