Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH-30020-159

 Title: Postdoctoral Fellow 

Salary: $74,000-75,000 

Department: 865–Cell, Developmental & Regenerative Biology 

Location: Atran 6-01 

Department website: https://icahn.mssm.edu/about/departments/regenerative-biology 

Laboratory website: https://labs.icahn.mssm.edu/yinglab/ 

Job Description: The Ying Lab at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is seeking a postdoctoral fellow with an interest in studying epithelial cell fate choice during cancer initiation and tissue regeneration, utilizing advanced murine models. Leveraging our highly efficient in-utero lentivirus injection technology (Cell Stem Cell 2020), cutting edge imaging and barcoded lineage tracing approaches (Nature Cell Biology 2018), we recently identified unique driver lesion combinations in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) and molecular strategies for promoting targeted regeneration in radiation-damaged salivary glands (See our disease models, mission & approach). 

 We welcome applications from thoughtful, ambitious junior scientists eager to learn new skills and develop an independent research trajectory suitable for both academic and industry careers. Our lab is well-funded, and our postdoctoral fellow has a strong track record of success, securing prestigious fellowship (see our Lab News) 

To apply, please email: 

• Your CV 

• A description of past research accomplishments 

• Names and contact information for at least two references 

to zhe.ying@mssm.edu 

Technical Duties: 

In-utero injection, Confocal microscopy on both sectioned and whole-mount tissues, Sequencing library preparation, Standard molecular and cellular biology assays, Mouse genotyping. 

Qualifications: 

• Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field. 

• At least one first author publication. 

• Experience in developmental or cancer biology preferred, but not required. 

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the ISMMS and the Sinai Postdoctoral Organizing Committee - UAW. 

Wages and benefits: See Article 5 and 13 of The collective bargaining agreement found online at https://sinaipostdocunion.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/12-17-23-SPOC-UAW-_-Mount-Sinai-Tentative-Agreement-FINAL-PDF.pdf. 

Our mission at Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve. 

Mount Sinai Health System is committed to diversity and equal opportunity 

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for this role is $73,588.00 - $80,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

, 865 - Cell Developmental & Regenerative Biology - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine

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