Postdoctoral Scholar: Molecular Neurobiology & Stem Cells

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University in New York City seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to join the Molecular Pathobiology group at the NYU College of Dentistry. The role centers on studying cell-cell communication in the nervous system using biochemistry, stem cell tools, model organisms, and imaging techniques.

The successful candidate will culture stem cells, manage cell lines, and work with transduction systems; opportunities to learn advanced electron cryo-EM and computational approaches will be

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or closely related field.
• Strong analytical and wet bench laboratory skills; ability to follow detailed experimental protocols.
• Experience with tissue and cellular methods, particularly stem cell and tissue culture.
• Proficiency in molecular genetics, biochemistry, and computational biology; interest in neurobiology and disease mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Perform tissue culture experiments and maintain stem cell lines.
• Grow adherent and suspension cells and work with transduction-based systems (e.g., lentivirus).
• Contribute to data analysis and rigorous recordkeeping.
• Train new lab members and help maintain general laboratory operations.
• Disseminate research findings with authorship credit.

Skills

Tissue culture

Stem cell methods

Molecular genetics

Biochemistry

Computational biology

Neurobiology interest

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Education

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences

Tools

Lentiviral transduction

Electron cryo-EM

Computational analysis

Job description

New York University in New York City seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to join the Molecular Pathobiology group at the NYU College of Dentistry. The role centers on studying cell-cell communication in the nervous system using biochemistry, stem cell tools, model organisms, and imaging techniques.

The successful candidate will culture stem cells, manage cell lines, and work with transduction systems; opportunities to learn advanced electron cryo-EM and computational approaches will be