Two Postdoctoral Positions - MSKCC, NYC

Created by Jonathan Knight
Jun 07, 2016
2 min read

The Niethammer Lab at MSKCC, NYC is looking for two postdoctoral researchers with background in Cell Biology, Biophysics, Systems Biology, Bioengineering, Immunology, or Developmental Biology to join our team.

The Niethammer Lab takes a broad interest in the chemical and biophysical mechanisms that underlie epithelial inflammation and healing (Niethammer et al., Nature, 2009; Enyedi et al., Nature Cell Biology 2013; Gault et al., Journal of Cell Biology, 2014; Enyedi et al., Cell, 2016). The lab has a strong expertise in developing/applying quantitative imaging techniques in live animals (zebrafish) and cells. We are particularly appealed by interdisciplinary approaches. Exciting projects are available in the area of wound healing, inflammation, and cancer. Please inquire for details.

Websites:

https://www.mskcc.org/research-areas/labs/philipp-niethammer

https://twitter.com/niethammerlab

Requirements

• Excellence in molecular biology/biochemistry/genetic techniques.
• Experience with widefield/confocal live microscopy & image analysis.
• Of advantage: Basic programming/scripting experience.

• Candidates should be within one year before/after completion of their PhD.
• Reprints of 1-2 first authorship publications.
• On request: Letters of reference submitted by previous advisors.

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) is among the top cancer treatment and research centers in the United States. As part of the Tri-Institutes (Sloan Kettering Institute, Weill Cornell Medical College and Rockefeller University), MSKCC’s researchers and students enjoy a collaborative, enriching environment and a host of educational and training resources. MSKCC offers competitive pays and benefits, including highly subsidized family housing and child care.

 

MSKCC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.