Postdoctoral Scientist: Brain Organoids & Neurodegeneration

Mount Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai is seeking a highly skilled scientist to study how genetic and environmental factors shape neurodegeneration using human iPSC-based brain models, including organoids and assembloids. You will work on Alzheimer's disease mechanisms and related disorders, applying genomic and computational methods to uncover therapeutic insights.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD with several years of postdoctoral or research experience and will contribute to translational projects within the Stem Cell

Qualifications

• PhD required.
• 4-5 years of relevant research experience.
• Experience with human iPSC models, organoids or assembloids is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work on genetic risk mechanisms in Alzheimer’s disease.
• Develop and apply iPSC-based brain models including organoids and assembloids.
• Integrate multi-omics with genomic and computational approaches.
• Collaborate across translational research teams.

Skills

Genetic risk mechanisms

Neurodegeneration research

Organoid engineering

Multi-omics analysis

Education

PhD

Job description

Mount Sinai is seeking a highly skilled scientist to study how genetic and environmental factors shape neurodegeneration using human iPSC-based brain models, including organoids and assembloids. You will work on Alzheimer's disease mechanisms and related disorders, applying genomic and computational methods to uncover therapeutic insights.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD with several years of postdoctoral or research experience and will contribute to translational projects within the Stem Cell