Mount Sinai Health System · 3 months ago
Assistant/Associate Professor – Research - Laboratory of Immunity and Tissue Regeneration – New York, NY
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$105K/yr - $150K/yr
4+ years expMount Sinai Health System is a premier hospital system and research hub in New York City, and they are seeking an exceptional early-career scientist for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Laboratory of Immunity and Tissue Regeneration. The successful candidate will lead high-impact research, manage laboratory operations, mentor junior scientists, and build collaborations to advance knowledge in molecular biology and tissue regeneration.
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Responsibilities
Lead cutting-edge research: Design, plan, and execute molecular, in vitro, and in vivo experiments to uncover mechanisms of inflammatory memory, epigenetic regulation, and tissue adaptation in chronic inflammation, with a focus on skin and other barrier tissues
Innovate at the bench: Develop and refine molecular and genomic tools, including cloning strategies, chromatin and epigenetic assays (e.g., chromatin accessibility, histone modifications, enhancer/promoter regulation), single-cell epigenetics, and spatial transcriptomics, to dissect regulatory networks
Drive funding success: Lead or co-lead grant proposals (NIH, foundations, etc.), manage reporting and progress updates, and contribute to long-term resource planning
Manage operations: Oversee day-to-day laboratory activities along-side the laboratory manager, supervise technical staff, coordinate with Icahn core facilities, and ensure compliance with IRB, IACUC, and other institutional guidelines
Mentor and inspire: Train junior scientists, postdocs, and collaborators in molecular and in vivo techniques, data interpretation, and rigorous experimental design
Build collaborations: Coordinate interdisciplinary studies with internal and external partners, including clinical teams, computational/omics cores, and laboratories focused on inflammation and regenerative biology
Advance knowledge: Publish high-impact manuscripts, present at national and international conferences, and help elevate the program’s scientific profile
Qualification
Required
PhD, MD, or equivalent in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Epigenetics, or a related field
Minimum of 4 years of postdoctoral research experience with demonstrated expertise in molecular biology (cloning, genome editing, epigenetics) and in vivo biology (murine models, human tissue)
Proven ability to design and execute complex experiments, including epigenetic profiling, chromatin/imaging assays, and in vivo functional studies
Strong publication record in relevant fields
Demonstrated ability (or clear potential) to secure independent funding
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Commitment to collaboration within a dynamic, multidisciplinary research environment
Company
Mount Sinai Health System
Mount Sinai Health System delivers integrated medical care, research, and medical education through its network.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$41.9MKey Investors
National Institutes of HealthHearst Health Prize.Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
2024-11-11Grant· $7M
2024-06-06Grant· $0.1M
2023-11-02Grant· $7M
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Vincent Tammaro
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
David Feinberg
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