Postdoctoral Position in Immunology and Physiology

New York University Grossman School of Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Feske Lab at New York University (NYU) is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join our team. We study how ion channels and transporters regulate lymphocyte function and immune signaling using cutting‑edge omics, imaging, electrophysiology, and animal models.

This role offers a collaborative, internationally oriented environment with opportunities to publish in top journals as part of a dynamic research program.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in immunology, physiology or related field.
• Strong background in molecular biology, cell biology, and immunology.
• Excellent English communication (written and spoken).
• Motivation to work independently in a collaborative lab.
• Interest in ICTs and ionic signaling.

Responsibilities

• Join projects investigating ICTs' role in immune metabolism, signaling and gene expression in T and B cells.
• Characterize molecular mechanisms and physiological roles of ICTs in immunity.
• Collaborate with team to publish findings in high-impact journals.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Immunology

English communication

Independent work

Collaborative lab work

ICTs signaling

Education

Recent Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in immunology or related field

Tools

Electrophysiology

Omics analyses

Bioinformatics

Job description

The Feske Lab at New York University (NYU) is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to join our team. The lab explores how lymphocyte function is regulated by ion channels & transporters (ICTs) and their downstream signaling pathways. These studies involve the identification and characterization of ICTs in T and B cells, investigation of the molecular mechanisms by which these ICTs control cell signaling, metabolism and gene expression, and determining their physiological roles in the context of immune responses to infection, in autoimmunity and antitumor immunity. In addition to CRAC calcium channels (formed by ORAI and STIM proteins), we investigate a variety of novel ICTs that shape the function of different T and B cell subsets and their associated immune responses. Our lab combines molecular and cell biology with cutting‑edge omics, imaging and bioinformatics analyses as well as electrophysiology, and animal models of immunity in health and disease.

Our work is published in leading journals including Nature, Immunity, Nature Immunology, Science Immunology, Cell Metabolism, Nature Communications, J Experimental Medicine, J Clinical Investigation, PNAS, and New England Journal of Medicine.

We aim to provide a supportive, stimulating, and scientifically rigorous environment, where postdoctoral trainees can grow and succeed.

Available project(s):

• Several projects available to investigate the mechanisms by which novel ICTs regulate immune metabolism, signaling, and gene expression in T and B cells, and how these ICTs shape immune responses to infection and autoimmunity.

Requirements:

• Recent Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in immunology, physiology or a related field.
• Strong background in molecular biology, cell biology, and immunology.
• Preferred: Expertise in immune cell signaling and/or metabolism.
• Enthusiasm for studying ICTs, and ionic signaling.
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken).
• Motivation to work independently while thriving in a collaborative lab environment.
• The ideal candidate will also demonstrate flexibility and enthusiasm for contributing to a dynamic, internationally oriented research program.

If you’re interested to join us, please email [e-mail] with your resume and a cover letter describing your background and interest in the position.