About the Role
This Postdoctoral Research Fellowship position in translational biomedical science will focus on how hypothalamic and pituitary hormones may contribute to disease in mouse models of Down Syndrome. The trainee will study multiple organ systems and work with other trainees to collect, analyze, and interpret data. The position offers strong mentorship and encourages the development of an independent career in science.
Responsibilities
- Study multiple organ systems (brain, eye, bone, adipose).
- Work with other trainees to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
- Develop and annually re-assess a career development plan.
- Contribute to additional projects in the lab.
- Develop an independent line of research.
- Present work on a regular basis at local events and conferences.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent degree in a relevant field.
Skills
- Hormone research
- Mouse models of disease
- Data analysis
- Data interpretation
- Scientific presentation
Location
- Manhattan, New York, NY, USA
Work Type
- Full-time
- Postdoctoral Fellowship
Experience Level
- Postdoctoral
Education Level
- PhD
About the Company
- Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with over 48,000 employees across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, and more than 300 labs.
- The Health System includes a school of nursing and a leading school of medicine and graduate education.
- Mount Sinai advances health by tackling complex healthcare challenges, discovering new scientific knowledge, developing effective treatments, educating future medical leaders, and supporting communities with high-quality care.
- The Health System integrates hospitals, labs, and schools to offer comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, utilizing innovative approaches like artificial intelligence and informatics.
- Mount Sinai is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals and is highly ranked in multiple specialties.
- The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding.
- Newsweek's “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally.
Equal Opportunity
- 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 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.
