Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH-32076-170

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

Job summary

Mount Sinai Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated postdoc to lead research projects in the Department of Immunology and Immunotherapy. The focus includes identifying inflammatory programs across diseases through computational analysis of molecular data.

The role involves mentoring, collaborating with scientists, and contributing to precision medicine approaches with a competitive salary range of $72,500 to $80,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required.
• Experience working in a research laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent research in the area of T cell biology.
• Critically analyze data quality and results.
• Write or assist in writing scientific papers and grants.
• Collaborate closely with other scientists.

Skills

T cell biology

Research laboratory experience

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

Description

Salary: According to UAW/Mount Sinai agreement, effective 7/1/25 starting salary $74,692

Department: 866 – Department of Immunology and Immunotherapy

Location: 1470 Madison Ave., 5th Floor, New York, NY 10029

Responsibilities

The Merad Laboratory is seeking highly motivated postdocs to lead projects aimed at identifying pathogenic inflammatory programs shared across inflammatory and cancer diseases. Using different computational methods the postdoc will look for molecular programs that correlate with disease outcome and response to treatment.

The focus on research includes identifying shared inflammatory programs across inflammatory diseases and cancer using computational analysis of molecular and clinical data.

Goals/Outcome of the research project: Discover molecular signatures linked to disease outcomes and treatment response, identify potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets, and support the development of precision medicine approaches. Also present results in work in progress and the immunology retreat, participate in weekly lab meetings and journal clubs, as well as mentor graduate students.

Qualifications

Technical Duties: (include any protocols)

• Perform independent research in the area of T cell biology
• Critically analyze data quality and results, communicate results to scientists and lay people
• Write or assist in writing scientific papers and grants
• Collaborate closely with other scientists to conduct research

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. required
• Experience working in a research laboratory setting

Wages and benefits: see Article 5 and 13 of the collective bargaining agreement found online at https://sinaipostdocunion.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/12-17-23-SPOC-UAW-_-Mount-Sinai-Tentative-Agreement-FINAL-PDF.pdf.

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.