Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH-32076-173

Mount Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 74,692 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York invites postdoctoral researchers to lead the XPRIZE clinical trial within the Department of Immunology and Immunotherapy, aiming to characterize the systemic inflammatory milieu through longitudinal blood sample analysis and to determine whether early changes are transient or sustained.

Responsibilities include coordinating participant visits, preparing kits, coordinating drug pickup, processing specimens, collecting data, leading weekly study meetings,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Experience working in a research laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate participant study visits and scheduling.
• Request and prepare clinical laboratory, research blood collection, and phlebotomy kits.
• Coordinate study drug pickup from IDS pharmacy.
• Process and transport study specimens and materials.
• Collect and maintain study data in accordance with protocol requirements.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the XPRIZE study team.
• 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.

Skills

Research experience

Postdoc experience

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant field

Job 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., 5 th Floor, New York, NY 10029

The Merad and Marron Laboratories are seeking highly motivated postdocs to lead and oversee the XPRIZE clinical trial which primary objectives is to characterize the systemic inflammatory milieu through longitudinal blood sample analysis and determine whether changes observed during the first six months are transient or sustained. Exploratory objectives include assessing changes in standard clinical and laboratory measures from baseline through six months of treatment.

Goals/Outcome of the research project: Present results in work in progress, participate in weekly lab meeting and journal clubs as well as mentor graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate participant study visits and scheduling.
• Request and prepare clinical laboratory, research blood collection, and phlebotomy kits.
• Coordinate study drug pickup from the Investigational Drug Service (IDS) pharmacy.
• Process and transport study specimens and materials.
• Collect and maintain study data in accordance with protocol requirements.
• Participate in weekly meetings with the XPRIZE study team.
• 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.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the ISMMS and the Sinai Postdoctoral Organizing Committee - UAW.

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 $74,692.00 - $80,000.00 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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 3040183
• Job Category Professional
• Posting Date 07/10/2026, 10:13 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Job Shift Day
• Locations 1470 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10029, US