Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH-30030-293

Salary: $74,692. Physical work location: 1468 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10029.

About the Role

A postdoctoral researcher position is available to study viral pathogenesis and virus-host interactions of a wide range of pathogens, including arboviruses, paramyxoviruses, and poxviruses in the Lim lab at the Department of Microbiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, NY. The Lim lab is embedded in a highly collaborative and intellectually active virology community. Additional information about ongoing research can be found at our laboratory’s website: www.thelimlab.com.

We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a Ph.D. in virology, immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, or a related field; recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply. Prior experience in virology is preferred. Expertise in animal models, bioinformatics, and/or advanced genomics approaches (single-cell RNA-sequencing, spatial transcriptomics) is advantageous.

The candidate will be expected to drive independent research projects in close consultation with the PI and to lead manuscripts for publication. The candidate will join an existing team of researchers and will have the opportunity to be appointed to NIH-funded T32 training grants and to develop independent research projects. Individuals who intend to follow a career in academic science are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on viral pathogenesis and virus-host interactions of arboviruses, paramyxoviruses, and poxviruses.
• Drive independent research projects in consultation with the Principal Investigator (PI).
• Lead and prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Collaborate with an existing team of researchers.
• Opportunity to be appointed to NIH-funded T32 training grants.
• Develop independent research projects.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or MD in virology, immunology, cell biology, molecular biology, genetics, or a related field.
• Prior experience in virology is preferred.
• Expertise in animal models, bioinformatics, and/or advanced genomics approaches (e.g., single-cell RNA-sequencing, spatial transcriptomics) is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Flow-cytometry
• ELISA
• Western Blot (WB)
• ELISPOT
• qPCR
• CyTOF data analyses
• Mouse work

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, and access to subsidized housing for up to 3 years.

Pay

The salary range for the role is $72,500 - $80,000 annually. Compensation follows Mount Sinai postdoctoral union guidelines, with a minimal annual salary of approximately $74,000.

About the Institution

The Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, over 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education.

Mount Sinai advances health for all people by taking on complex healthcare challenges, discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge, developing safer and more effective treatments, educating the next generation of medical leaders, and supporting local communities.

Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive healthcare solutions leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs central to all treatment.