Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH-30030-294

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,500 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pawlica Lab at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in RNA biology, molecular virology, and host-virus interactions. The project focuses on how viruses use noncoding RNAs, RNA elements, and RNA-binding proteins to regulate host gene expression during infection.

Responsibilities include studying viral noncoding RNAs, conserved RNA elements, and host RNA-binding proteins in infections with coronaviruses, paramyxoviruses, and

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field.
• Experience in RNA biology and virology.
• Strong publication record in the field.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to RNA biology and host-virus interaction projects.
• Investigate viral noncoding RNAs and RNA elements during infection.
• Characterize RNA–protein interactions relevant to antiviral responses.

Skills

RNA biology

Molecular virology

Host-virus interactions

RNA binding proteins

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

RNA-seq

qPCR

Job description

Job Details

Department: Microbiology

Physical work location: 1468 Madison Avenue, New York, New York 10029

Name PI or Supervisor: Paulina Pawlica, PhD

Web link to Lab: https://labs.icahn.mssm.edu/pawlicalab/

Web link to Department: https://icahn.mssm.edu/about/departments/microbiology

Administrative Contact: Molly Deroy, [e-mail]

Responsibilities

The Pawlica Lab at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City is seeking a postdoctoral researcher interested in RNA biology, molecular virology, and host-virus interactions.

Our lab studies how viruses use noncoding RNAs, structured RNA elements, small RNAs, and RNA-binding proteins to redirect host post-transcriptional gene regulation. Current projects focus on viral RNA-mediated control of mRNA stability, translation, microRNA pathways, RNA-binding protein occupancy, and antiviral gene expression during coronavirus, paramyxovirus, and herpesvirus infections.

The successful candidate will investigate the functions of viral noncoding RNAs, conserved viral RNA elements, and host RNA-binding proteins during infection. Projects may involve herpesviral noncoding RNAs, regulatory RNA elements in SARS-CoV-2 and measles virus, PUMILIO proteins, ILF3/NF90-family proteins, microRNA regulation, and RNA-protein interactions.

Qualifications

The Pawlica Lab at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City is seeking a postdoctoral researcher interested in RNA biology, molecular virology, and host-virus interactions.

Our lab studies how viruses use noncoding RNAs, structured RNA elements, small RNAs, and RNA-binding proteins to redirect host post-transcriptional gene regulation. Current projects focus on viral RNA-mediated control of mRNA stability, translation, microRNA pathways, RNA-binding protein occupancy, and antiviral gene expression during coronavirus, paramyxovirus, and herpesvirus infections.

The successful candidate will investigate the functions of viral noncoding RNAs, conserved viral RNA elements, and host RNA-binding proteins during infection. Projects may involve herpesviral noncoding RNAs, regulatory RNA elements in SARS-CoV-2 and measles virus, PUMILIO proteins, ILF3/NF90-family proteins, microRNA regulation, and RNA-protein interactions.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $72500 - $80000 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.