Postdoc: Epigenetics & Cancer Research in Pancreas

Weill Cornell Medicine - Chandwani Laboratory; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Weill Cornell Medicine - Chandwani Laboratory in New York invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to study epigenetic mechanisms underlying inflammation and cancer in the pancreas model system. The position involves independent and collaborative experimental work following lab policies.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, data analysis with statistics software, presenting findings at conferences, publishing in journals, and assisting with fellowship or grant applications.

Qualifications

• All candidates must have a Ph.D. and be highly motivated with excellent communication skills. A strong background in molecular biology and/or cancer biology and publications in peer-reviewed journals are required.
• Experience in epigenetics and with genetically engineered mice is desirable, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the research independently and/or collaboratively with colleagues to ensure all experiments are appropriately conducted following Lab, Department, and College policies and procedures.
• Publish results in research journals, and present findings at conferences.
• Assist the Principal Investigator in applying for fellowship, grant, and scholarship support, as requested.
• Train and supervise interns, students, and other laboratory personnel, as necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

Weill Cornell Medicine - Chandwani Laboratory in New York invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow to study epigenetic mechanisms underlying inflammation and cancer in the pancreas model system. The position involves independent and collaborative experimental work following lab policies.

Responsibilities include designing experiments, data analysis with statistics software, presenting findings at conferences, publishing in journals, and assisting with fellowship or grant applications.