Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH-12300-140
About the role
A Postdoctoral Fellow position is currently available at Dr. Bravo-Cordero laboratory, in the Tisch Cancer Center - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. Our lab focuses on understanding the mechanisms of tumor dormancy with emphasis on the role of the tumor microenvironment; using a strong combination of microscopy techniques (in vivo multiphoton, confocal, light sheet microscopy), analytical imaging approaches, as well as molecular biology and biochemistry techniques (visit https://labs.icahn.mssm.edu/bravo-cordero-lab/ for detailed information).
Responsibilities
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organized and highly motivated individual who will join our group. The candidate will have a unique opportunity to work in a stimulating scientific environment in a top-notch institution in the US. The Tisch Cancer Institute is a vital component of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. We are a National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated center and provide a multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatments and clinical breakthroughs.
Qualifications
- Highly motivated and creative Ph.D., with the possibility to apply for postdoctoral fellowships
- A PhD in molecular or cell biology is required, with preference for a strong background in cancer biology
- Skills on imaging techniques to study biological processes and mouse models will be highly valued
- The candidate must be able to work independently, as well as demonstrate a strong commitment to team-based work
- Excellent communication skills in written and oral English are essential
Pay
$72,500 - $80,000 Annually.
Contact
Interested applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae and a letter of intent describing the motivations to apply for the position to: josejavier.bravo-cordero@mssm.edu
Jose Javier Bravo-Cordero, PhD
Associate Professor
Division of Hematology and Oncology
Department of Medicine
The Tisch Cancer Institute
Advanced Bioimaging Center
E-mail: josejavier.bravo-cordero@mssm.edu