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About the Role

A Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Rheumatology Division is available in the laboratory of Dr. Timothy Niewold at the Hospital for Special Surgery affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. The main focus of the lab is to understand the immunological and genetic pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases. This position will involve state-of-the-art molecular and genomic approaches and patient-derived samples to query autoimmune disease pathogenesis.

Responsibilities

Develop and carry out a project related to autoimmunity research that should result in peer-reviewed publication.
Independently design and perform experiments utilizing molecular, cellular, and genetic techniques to answer questions about the role of cytokines and genetic factors in the immunology of autoimmune disease.
Train new or current lab members and colleagues.
Work with other lab members to maintain lab function.
Present at lab meetings and represent the lab at local, national, and international forums.
Draft manuscripts for publications.
Contribute to obtaining data for grant applications.
Participate in weekly formal meetings with the PI to discuss experiments, data, and plans.
Engage in informal meetings to discuss data or problems.

Requirements

Ph.D. or M.D. degree.
Background in genetic and genomic methods.
Background in cellular and molecular immunology.
Strong work ethic.
Ability to work independently.
High level of motivation and independence.
Ability to think critically.
PhD candidates expected to graduate soon are encouraged to apply.

Skills

Proficient use of computers and software.
Knowledge of Neurological/Orthopaedic/Rheumatologic terminology is a plus.
Good written/oral communication skills in English.

Location

New York City

Work Type

Regular Full time
Day

Experience Level

Postdoctoral Fellow

Education Level

Ph.D. or M.D. degree

Salary/Compensations

$71,564.06 - $78,010.40

Benefits

Eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role.

About the Company

HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report.
Recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence.
The first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation.
An innovative, supportive, and inclusive environment.
The Hospital for Special Surgery is embedded in a vibrant research environment encompassing Weill Cornell Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Rockefeller University.

Equal Opportunity

Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment.
Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.