Postdoctoral Fellow

Albany Medical College; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany Medical College is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for a role at the Department of Molecular & Cellular Physiology. This position involves developing fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLIM) techniques to study breast cancer therapy and resistance. The position is ideal for candidates with a PhD in relevant fields and expertise in cancer research, receptor biology, and fluorescence microscopy.

Applicants must have strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Interested candidates should send their CV and a letter of intent to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in cancer research and receptor biology.
• Ability to interact effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective written and oral communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLIM) for breast cancer therapy.
• Work in a NIH NCI-funded multidisciplinary research team.
• Conduct small animal imaging and tumor microenvironment studies.

Skills

Cancer research expertise

Receptor biology

Fluorescence microscopy

Organizational skills

Education

PhD in relevant fields

Job description

## Postdoctoral FellowApplylocations: 43 New Scotland Avenue Albany, NY 12208time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 70472Department/Unit:Molecular & Cellular PhysiologyWork Shift:Day (United States of America)Salary Range:$0.00 - $0.00The Laboratory of Dr. Margarida Barroso has an outstanding job opportunity for a post-doctoral research associate at the Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY. The candidate will be part of a NIH NCI-funded multidisciplinary research team, including biomedical engineers and cancer researchers, to develop fluorescence lifetime imaging (FLIM) to investigate breast cancer therapy and resistance. The post-doctoral researcher should have strong expertise in the field of cancer research and receptor biology (ex. tumor xenografts, HER2, EGFR), tumor microenvironment and biomechanics, and/or fluorescence microscopy (ex. FRET, FLIM) and small animal imaging (optical imaging).Other requirements:* PhD in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bioengineering, Physiology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, or equivalent* Ability to interact with multidisciplinary team* Effective written and oral communication skills* Attention to detail and good organizational skillsInterested applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae, and a letter of intent describing the motivations to apply for the position to the following emails addresses: [e-mail]. Two letters of recommendation will be required for final job offer.Thank you for your interest in Albany Med Health System!Albany Med Health System is an equal opportunity employer.This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Med Health System, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Health System policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.