Postdoc Jobs at SMD

Under the supervision of Dr. Jennifer Gewandter. The post-doctoral candidate will be engaged in multiple research projects related to conducting high-quality randomized clinical trials (RCT), including the development of a QST-based biomarker or actigraphy-based outcomes.

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Postdoctoral researcher positions funded by NIH are available to study synaptic mechanisms underlying intellectual disability, epilepsy and early onset Parkinsonism.

We use transgenic mouse models, including lines mimicking human de novo mutation, for these studies. We also use lentivirus injection, in combination with (flox/+) mice or shRNA knockdown to study the effect of many human de novo mutations in protein phosphatases on synaptic functions. More information on our research can be found on our website: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/labs/Xia-Lab.aspx.

Required Qualifications: • PhD in Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology or other related field or MD. Candidate with experience in mouse studies and/or cellular electrophysiology is preferred. Candidate with more than 5 years of postdoctoral experience will be eligible for the research scientist title.

Applicant Instructions: Interested candidates should send the CV and names of three references to Dr. Hugh Xia, email:  Houhui_Xia@URMC.Rochester.edu. Position will remain open until filled.

New post-doctoral positions are available immediately for outstanding candidates in visual systems neuroscience
 

Two NIH-funded positions available to work on the following projects:

1. Developing novel virus-mediated circuit tracing & optogenetic manipulation methods for targeting visual cortico-cortical circuits in NHPs
2. Utilizing virus-mediated optogenetic manipulation to study corticothalamic circuits in NHPs
    

Both projects involve collaborations with labs at the University of Rochester as well as with Drs. Pasupathy & Bair at the University of Washington, providing opportunities for cross-lab/institutional training and experiences. Applicants should have strong practical knowledge of visual system neurophysiology. Candidates with prior experience with optogenetics, virus-mediated circuit tracing, and/or neuroanatomy in NHPs are especially encouraged to apply. Competitive salary and benefits that conform to NIH requirements will be offered, commensurate with experience. Applicants from backgrounds less well represented in neuroscience are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, send a letter of application, CV, and the names of three references to:
Farran Briggs, Ph.D. 
Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Brain & Cognitive Sciences
Farran_briggs@urmc.rochester.edu

A postdoctoral research fellowship (up to 2 years) is available under the direction of Ashkan Ertefaie, PhD (Associate Professor of Biostatistics, University of Rochester) and Michael McDermott, PhD (Professor of Biostatistics, University of Rochester).

This position is supported by an NIH-funded grant focused on adjusting for partial compliance in sequential decision making.

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Postdoctoral Position in Biostatistics and Computational Biology

Dr. Matthew N McCall is seeking to hire a postdoctoral research associate to join his research group at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC). This position is funded by an NIH/NIGMS R01 grant to develop novel methods for microRNA-seq data; however, the postdoctoral researcher will have the flexibility to engage in additional research areas.

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Dr. Paul Geha

A postdoctoral position is available in the Pain and Perceptions laboratory of Dr. Paul Geha at The University of Rochester Medical Center, a nonprofit research institute.

The post-doctoral candidate will be examining the language and facial expressions of chronic pain patients using natural language processing, facial action units, and acoustic analysis. The project will also examine whether the study of patients’ language using these tools can predict outcome of treatment interventions. Data analysis involves computational linguistics, acoustic, and facial expression data analysis using data driven approaches and machine learning techniques.
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Dr. Paul Geha

A postdoctoral position is available in the Pain and Perceptions laboratory of Dr. Paul Geha at The University of Rochester Medical Center, a nonprofit research institute.

The post-doctoral candidate will be examining the language and facial expressions of chronic pain patients using natural language processing, facial action units, and acoustic analysis. The project will also examine whether the study of patients’ language using these tools can predict outcome of treatment interventions. Data analysis involves computational linguistics, acoustic, and facial expression data analysis using data driven approaches and machine learning techniques.
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Peng Yao

Postdoctoral Associate Position from University of Rochester Medical Center

A full-time postdoctoral associate position is available in Dr. Peng Yao’s laboratory in Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Research in the Yao laboratory focuses on the roles of RNA-binding proteins and noncoding RNAs in cardiovascular health and disease.

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Dr. Yi-Tao Yu
 

Postdoctoral Position in the Yu Lab

A Post-Doctoral Positions is available in the Yu Lab at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. Applicants should hold a PhD or MD/PhD degree(s) and have expertise in molecular or cellular biology to study one of many ongoing projects: Nonsense suppression by RNA-guided RNA modification. Although not required, a computational or RNA biology background would facilitate the project. 

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Two Post-Doctoral trainee positions are available at the University of Rochester within the Department of Microbiology and Immunology to support research in antimicrobial drug discovery and development. Successful applicants should have a strong background in microbiology, translational research, molecular genetics, and/or analysis of pre-clinical or complex datasets.

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Paige Elliott

Functional Job Title: Technical Director of the Molecular Diagnostics Lab

• Under the direction of the Supervisor and Laboratory Directors, leads the development of new assays within the Clinical Molecular Diagnostics Lab.
• Coordinates the design and implementation of molecular assays (high complexity lab-developed tests) in accordance with New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) guidelines.
• Develops and monitors quality assurance plans and identifies opportunities for continual improvement.
• Beyond mastery of standard laboratory protocols and molecular techniques, understands the scientific theory, clinical relevance, and instrumentation of clinical laboratory tests.
• Serves as a technical consultant to medical personnel and other laboratory staff regarding laboratory procedures and the technical interpretation of test results.
• Participates in the education of trainees and staff during lab rounds, weekly research-and-development lab meetings, the medical technologist lecture series, etc.

Dr. Stephen Hammes

Postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Stephen R Hammes, M.D., Ph.D., Chief of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at the University of Rochester School of Medicine.

 The laboratory studies steroid hormone production and signaling at basic and translational levels, with a focus on the roles of steroids and the immune microenvironment in steroid-sensitive cancers such as prostate and lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM).  The lab also studies androgen effects in the ovary.  A highly motivated M.D. or Ph.D. with training in molecular biology and experience in handling mice is required.  Please send a CV and cover letter to stephen_hammes@urmc.rochester.edu.

Elizabeth (Liz) Leverenz 

There is a full-time laboratory technician, post-doc or lab manager position available now in the Sakano and Maquat Labs to assist in day-to-day operations and perform experiments to study fragile X syndrome, the most common single-gene cause of intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder.  

Responsibilities consist of overall lab maintenance, including ordering reagents and supplies; molecular biology experiments, including working with mice, mammalian cell culture, and analyses of proteins by western blotting and RNAs by RT-qPCR; and record keeping. Organizational skills are critical. Prior laboratory experience is optimal. Requirements for lab tech: BA/BS in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering or a related field; Requirements for post-doc or lab manager: PhD in one of the fields specified above.
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Fabeha Fazal

A post-doctoral position is available in the lab of Dr. Fabeha Fazal

Dr. Fazal’s lab investigates the relevance of inter-organellar communication in vascular inflammation and endothelial barrier dysfunction associated with acute lung injury (ALI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Dr. Fazal’s lab uses a creative integration of in vitro and in vivo techniques ranging from biochemical, cellular, and molecular biology to in vivo gene delivery and lung physiology to pursue these studies.
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Zhenqiang Yao, Ph.D. 

Postdoctoral or Staff Scientist Positions in the Fields of Musculoskeletal Disease and Cancer Immunotherapy

The candidate will do basic and translational research in either musculoskeletal disease or cancer immunotherapy, funded by multiple NIH R01 and DoD research projects. 
 

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elizabeth_leverenz@urmc.rochester.edu .

A Post-Doctoral Position is open in the Maquat Lab at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY.

Applicants should hold a PhD or MD/PhD degree(s) and have expertise in molecular, cellular, or structural biology to study one of a number of very exciting and ongoing projects, including but not limited to FMRP function in Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), newly defined effectors of nonsense-mediated mRNA decay, or the mechanistic coupling of transcription and RNA processing on chromatin and beyond. A background in neurobiology and/or stem-cell biology would facilitate the work on FXS (see, e.g., https://www.nature.com/articles/s41556-020-00618-1), and a background in computational biology would facilitate all projects, but neither is required.  

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Dr. Kim Minsoo

A new post-doctoral position is available immediately for outstanding candidates in the broad area of immunology, inflammatory disease, and cancer. 
Our NIH-funded projects study:

1. dynamic immune reactions using state-of-the-art bio-imaging systems including multiphoton intravital microscopy, 
2. CRISPR genomic screening of key cancer immune mediators, 
3.  impacts of microbiomes on the innate immune memory, 
4. single-cell analysis of T cell exhaustion, 
5. and (5) T cell metabolisms.
    

Applicants should have strong practical knowledge of immunology, cell biology, and mouse disease models. Candidates with prior experience in transgenic- or knock-out/knock-in mouse models or tumor immunology are especially encouraged to apply. A highly competitive salary and benefits package is offered. Good command of English is required. 

To apply, send a letter of application, CV and the names of three references to:
Minsoo Kim, Ph.D. 
Dean’s Professor of Microbiology & Immunology

Martha Susiarjo,PhD

A Post-Doctoral Position is open in the Susiarjo Lab in the Department of Environmental Medicine, at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. 

Applicants should hold a PhD and have expertise in developmental biology, environmental health science, molecular, or cellular biology. As a member of the Susiarjo lab, the postdoc will investigate how environmental factors (e.g., exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals and differences in micronutrient status) during pregnancy can modulate maternal and fetal health outcomes. Members of the Susiarjo lab utilize genetic and epigenetic methods in combination with reproductive and metabolic studies to elucidate how gene-environment interaction during pregnancy reprograms epigenetic marks during development and modulates disease susceptibilities using the mouse model. Researchers are expected to carry out standard molecular biology and epigenetic methods. We offer a very collaborative, collegial atmosphere, along with a lively, supportive research community spanning the University of Rochester Medical Center. 

The city of Rochester provides a safe, beautiful, affordable, and family-friendly environment. Qualified applicants will have earned a Ph.D. and should be highly motivated and possess a genuine interest in research directions pursued by the Susiarjo laboratory. 

Applicants should provide a cover letter describing their past projects and career goals, and their CV with names and contacts of three references. Please send emails to martha_susiarjo@urmc.rochester.edu

Postdoctoral Research Positions Available 

Two NIH-funded postdoctoral positions are available at Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, New York, USA. The research projects are focused on exploring the pathophysiology and pharmacology of metabolic syndrome- and age-related cardiovascular diseases using cultured cell system and gene knockout mouse models. 

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Postdoctoral Position Pediatrics and Ophthalmology 

The Mezu-Ndubuisi Lab at the University of Rochester in the Departments of Pediatrics and Ophthalmology is seeking a motivated, highly qualified, and creative scientist with expertise in retinal pathophysiology and cellular/ molecular biology to join our collaborative, interdisciplinary research program.

The post-doctoral candidate will report to Principal Investigator in conducting vision science research both in a basic and clinical sciences. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to research exploring mouse model of oxygen-induced retinopathy using in vivo and histological techniques, investigating the molecular mechanisms of disease and evaluating potential novel therapies. Ideal candidates will have experience directly managing and supervising research projects throughout a project lifecycle. Candidate must be detail-orientated, self-motivated, a quick learner, collaborate well with team members, and have excellent problem-solving skills. Applicants must be passionate about conducting scientific research, demonstrate ethics and integrity, and can work both independently and as an effective member of a team with research and clinical staff.

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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Neurodevelopment and Toxicology

A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the laboratory of Hae-Ryung Park, Ph.D., in the Department of Environmental Medicine, University of Rochester School of Medicine.

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Jennifer Giesler

Postdoctoral Fellow - Human Vestibular Perception

A postdoctoral research position is available at the University of Rochester within the Vestibular Perception and Spatial Orientation Labs. This fully funded position will join a team of research staff, students, and faculty in Otolaryngology, Neuroscience, and Biomedical Engineering. 

The successful candidate will be expected to focus on one or more of the following areas:

• Vestibular spatial perception
• Vestibular reflex adaptation
• Multisensory self-motion perception
• Locomotion in virtual reality

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Dr. Maiken Nedergaard

and Dr. Lauren Hablitz

Postdoc/Asst Prof – The Glymphatic System, Brain Clearance and Neuroglia under physiological conditions and in disease models.

The Center for Translational Neuromedicine at the University of Rochester invites applications for postdoctoral research associates and/or junior faculty positions in neuroscience to join the laboratory of Maiken Nedergaard, to study the glymphatic system and neuroglia signaling under physiological conditions and in disease models.

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Dongmei Li

Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)

Dongmei Li Lab

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

A postdoctoral research fellowship (up to 1 year with the possibility of continuation depends on the availability of funding) is available under the direction of Dongmei Li, PhD (Associate Professor of Clinical and Translational Research, University of Rochester Medical Center) at the University of Rochester.

This position is supported by an NIH/FDA-funded U54 center grant focused on research in flavored tobacco products. The Fellow will assist with analyzing the genetic and epigenetic data generated from the projects in the U54 grant as well as developing new methods to integrate and analyze multimodality data collected from different projects.