POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

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We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join the laboratory of Dr. Laura Donlin at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and Weill Cornell Medicine. Our research focuses on the molecular drivers of human autoimmunity, including conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, utilizing primary patient tissues and blood samples. The successful candidate will leverage advanced genomic sequencing technologies and cellular mechanistic assays to investigate the role of somatic mutations in the pathogenesis and progression of autoimmune disease. 

Qualifications and experience:

·       Hold a PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Genomics, or a related field.

·       Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas:

- Molecular biology and genome-wide sequencing approaches.

- Flow cytometry and primary immune cell culture assays.

The Donlin laboratory

HSS-Donlinlab; donlinlab.com

The Donlin laboratory is situated within the Upper East Side biomedical campus, a world-class research hub comprising Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital, HSS, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and The Rockefeller University. We are active members of the Immunology & Microbial Pathogenesis (IMP) and the Physiology, Biophysics and Systems Biology (PBSB) graduate programs, as well as several national consortia and translational science team projects. Supported by a robust portfolio of federal and private grants, our highly collaborative environment empowers postdocs to engage with global experts, spearhead high-impact publications, and accelerate toward career independence.

To apply, send a compiled PDF with the following information to [email protected]:

·       Cover letter; include a brief narrative of your research experiences, interests, and career goals.

·       CV

·       Three names for a reference survey.

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