Overview

　　NYMC is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy. The position is available in the El Ouaamari laboratory to investigate the role of the peripheral neurons in the regulation of systemic energy homeostasis. Self-driven, creative, resourceful and independent candidates with a PhD in neuroscience and/or endocrine physiology are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will develop a research project focused on understanding how peripheral neurons control glucose and lipid homeostasis with the long-term goal of identifying high-value biological data that can be harnessed to design neuromodulation-based strategies to counter diabetes and/or obesity. The successful candidate will contribute to the training of research assistants and graduate students and actively participate in lab and departmental meetings.

　　How to apply: Interested candidates should submit a complete CV, a summary of current and future research interests, and the contact information of three reference.

　　Responsibilities

　　Perform in vitro and in vivo experiments in mouse models of diabetes and obesity.

　　Analyze and interpret data.

　　Publish in peer-reviewed journals.

　　Train research assistant and graduate students.

　　Actively participate in lab and departmental scientific meeting.

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Qualifications

　　Education Requirement:

　　PhD in neuroscience and/or endocrine physiology or related.

　　Prior Experience:

　　The candidate must have prior experience in animal physiology, molecular biology, histology and imaging, and primary cell culture. Preference will be given to candidates who are familiar with in vitro and in vivo techniques for manipulating and monitoring neuronal activity.

　　Minimum Salary

　　USD $44,179.20/Yr.

　　Maximum Salary

　　USD $55,224.00/Yr.

　　New York Medical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees* which includes:

　　Full range of Health Plans

　　Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

　　Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

　　Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

　　Dependent Care and Transit Programs

　　Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

　　Short-term and Long-term disability programs

　　Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

　　New York Medical College Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

　　Legal plan

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Early-Release Fridays (October - March)

　　Generous Paid Time Off

　　Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave

　　Annual Holiday Schedule

　　*Members of the 1199 SEIU and 32BJ unions may participate in some of NYMC’s voluntary benefits, but they participate in separate Health and Welfare benefit programs.

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　　Job LocationsUS-NY-Valhalla

　　Requisition ID 2024-10445

　　Position Type Temporary Full-Time

　　Schedule Shift 1

　　Hours Per Week 35

　　Travel 10%

　　Category Research

　　FLSA Status Exempt