Hospital for Special Surgery · 17 hours ago
Post Doctoral Research Fellow
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$72K/yr - $78K/yrHospital for Special Surgery is a top-ranked institution for orthopedics and rheumatology, seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Rheumatology Division. The role focuses on understanding the genetic pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases through advanced molecular and genomic approaches, involving independent project development and collaboration within a research team.
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Responsibilities
The fellow will be responsible for working in conjunction with Dr. Niewold to develop and carry out a project related to autoimmunity research that should result in peer-reviewed publication
He/she will independently design and perform experiments that will utilize molecular, cellular and genetic techniques to answer questions about the role of genetic factors in the immunology of autoimmune disease
The postdoc fellow will also have responsibilities for training new or current lab members and colleagues and for working with other lab members to maintain lab function
They will present at lab meetings and represent the lab at other local, national, and international forums, draft manuscripts for publications, and contribute to obtaining data for grant applications
The fellow will be supervised by the laboratory PI Dr. Niewold
The PI will have a weekly formal meeting with the fellow to discuss the experiments, data, and plans in addition to supervision and mentoring during lab meetings that are weekly and informal meetings to quickly discuss data or problems
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or M.D. degree
Background in genetic and genomic methods
Cellular and molecular immunology knowledge
Strong work ethic
Ability to work independently
High level of motivation and independence
Ability to think critically
Proficient use of computers and software
Good written/oral communication skills in English
Completion of PhD or MD training
Preferred
Knowledge of statistics and Rheumatologic terminology
Benefits
Eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role
Company
Hospital for Special Surgery
Hospital for special surgery is the top ranked new york hospital for orthopedics and rheumatology.
Founded in 1863
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$36.6MKey Investors
Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF)Flare Capital Partners
2023-06-12Grant· $10M
2022-10-25Series A· $21M
2018-07-16Grant· $5.6M
Leadership Team
Tara M. McCoy
Chief Executive Officer, HSS Florida
Bill Donato
Senior Advisor Supply Chain
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