Postdoc Jobs at SMD

A postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Hiroshi Miyamoto lab, affiliated with the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC).   The lab is interested in research projects on steroid hormone receptor biology in urological cancers. The postdoctoral fellow will further learn molecular biological techniques, using preclinical models (e.g., human and mouse cell lines, mouse xenograft, transgenic mouse). 

The postdoctoral fellow short­ term goals to be achieved include the completion of at least one research project, resulting in presentation(s) at national/international conference(s) and a publication in an international peer­ reviewed journal as the first author. The minimum educational/experimental requirements for his position include a doctorate or equivalent (e.g., MD, PhD, MBBS) and some experience in molecular biology research, such as cell culture and RNA/protein-related experiments.   The position is to be filled as soon as possible.

How to Apply:  Interested candidates should send their CV along with a cover letter to Dr. Hiroshi   (hiroshi_miyamoto@urmc.rochester.edu).

The post-doctoral fellowship in Health Economics and Policy is for candidates interested in a mentored research position with a focus on investigating and improving U.S. healthcare. Our aim is to understand the factors that drive healthcare finance, delivery, management, and quality and to evaluate the impact of state and federal health policies on the U.S. healthcare system. We are interested in understanding the dynamic changes that occur at multiple levels from patients to health systems with the hope of identifying solutions to deliver high quality, efficient, affordable, and equitable healthcare for everyone. Our research, supported by a culture of collaboration and team science, brings together stakeholders from multiple different disciplines including medicine, public health, business, finance, economics, and biostatistics.

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An NIH-funded post-doctoral fellow position is available in the Korman laboratory in the Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology Division of the Department of Medicine at the University of Rochester . The lab focuses on translational studies related to the pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases including rheumatoid arthritis and systemic sclerosis (scleroderma). Ongoing work in the laboratory includes assessment of signaling pathways related to immune checkpoints in arthritis, and characterization of shared pathways involved in fibrosis and vascular dysfunction in scleroderma. The post-doctoral fellow will have funded projects related to both of these domains. We work with primary patient samples, transgenic mice, and established in vivo and in vitro models of disease. Techniques employed by the laboratory include cell culture including organotypic culture, molecular biology including qPCR, Western blot, ELISA, immunostaining, flow cytometry, in vivo studies, RNA sequencing and related omic technologies, bioinformatics, and histologic analysis.

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Postdoctoral positions are available in the lab of Dr. Kirsi Järvinen-Seppo to join an interactive research team studying the development of adaptive and innate immunity and microbiome in infancy and early childhood in populations at risk for allergic diseases and in the protected farming lifestyle communities. See attached for full description.

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

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Dr. Isaac Harris

A postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Dr. Isaac Harris in the Department of Biomedical Genetics at the University of Rochester Medical Center and Wilmot Cancer Institute in Rochester, NY, to study the roles of antioxidants in cancer.

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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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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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Xinping Zhang

Center for Musculoskeletal Research

A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the center for musculoskeletal research at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. 

We are seeking for a highly motivated individual to join the NIH funded research programs to study bone tissue vascularization during repair and regeneration. The research program integrates bone tissue engineering, vascular biology, and skeletal biology with an emphasis on molecular and cellular control of bone specialized blood vessel formation during repair and regeneration. 

The successful candidate will work with a team of scientists to study bone progenitor cell interaction with angiogenic cells utilizing state-of-the-art genetic, imaging and engineering approaches to explore and establish novel therapeutics. 

The candidate will have the opportunity to learn cutting-edge technologies such as multiphoton microscopy, light sheet microscopy, spatial transcriptomics, 3D printing to understand molecular control of periosteum-mediated healing and mechanisms of bone graft repair and reconstruction.

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Dean Johnson

Division of Nephrology

We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral associate to work in the field of Hemodialysis. The overarching goal is for the candidate to develop miniaturized hemodialysis (HD) subsystems for portable or wearable hemodialysis. The position will be held in the Department of Biomedical Engineering.

The main research areas will include (1) the development of a silicon-membrane-based dialyzer for large-animal HD; (2) the development of a membrane-based plasma generator; (3) benchtop evaluation of the two devices alone and in tandem; (4) conducting large-animal hemodialysis studies. The candidate will also have opportunities to work with researchers in the Department of Nephrology and other microfluidic-related projects within the Department of Biomedical Engineering, including point-of-care diagnostic devices.

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Please email the following materials to dean_johnson@urmc.rochester.edu

1. Cover Letter; (2) Curriculum Vitae; and (3) Contact information of 3 References. Consideration of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled
    

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Department of Neuroscience

The Arefin laboratory at the University of Rochester Center for Advanced Brain Imaging and Neurophysiology (UR CABIN) is looking to recruit a postdoctoral fellow interested in small animal brain imaging using cutting-edge MRI-based techniques. 

The mission of the lab is to develop novel neuroimaging techniques and computational tools to study the changes in brain functions and microstructures in animal models of human disorders.

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Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute/Department of Medicine

Two NIH-funded postdoctoral associate positions are immediately available in the laboratory of Prof. Zheng-Gen Jin at Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute/Department of Medicine, the University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA. We are looking for candidates with experiences or interest in following areas: vascular endothelial biology, cell metabolism, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity, and genetic animal models.

Priority will be given to motivated candidates with a strong background and prior experience in molecular and cell biology, cell metabolism, immunology, and animal studies. We will provide competitive salary/benefits for individuals who are motivated, creative, capable of conducting research independently, and have excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter with a brief summary of research interests, curriculum vitae, and three references to Zheng-Gen Jin.

The individual will be involved in building computational encoding models using functional MRI and intracranial electrophysiology data. They will be required to synthesize sounds from deep neural network encoding models and compare them against neural responses to these stimuli. They will also be combining the predictive power of modern deep neural network encoding models with the interpretability of statistical component models.

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The individual will be involved in building computational encoding models using functional MRI and intracranial electrophysiology data. They will be required to synthesize sounds from deep neural network encoding models and compare them against neural responses to these stimuli. They will also be combining the predictive power of modern deep neural network encoding models with the interpretability of statistical component models.

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The Division of General Pediatrics is accepting applications to its UR Primary Care Research Fellowship Program, our 2-year postdoctoral research fellowship for MD/DOs, PhDs, PsyDs and others holding doctoral degrees in health professions. The program is funded by a T32 from NRSA/HRSA and focuses on training in research, population health, leadership and career development with an emphasis on reducing health disparities.

The program provides support to postdoctoral health care professionals pursuing careers in biomedical and behavioral health research related to primary care. Weekly seminars offer instruction on research, health disparities, leadership, education, career development and scientific writing. Many fellows pursue advanced degrees, such as an MPH or MS in Clinical Investigation. PhD fellows may choose from a wealth of related coursework. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and be a US citizen. Please contact Fellowship Coordinator, Maggie Mazur for more information or refer to our website: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pediatrics/general-pediatrics-fellowship.aspx

A post-doctoral position is available in the Williams laboratory in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.

The Williams laboratory focuses on the role of social relationships in the promotion of disease self-management among underrepresented populations disproportionately impacted by systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

The position description is attached. Please send CV and cover letter to Edith_Williams@urmc.Rochester.edu
 

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The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to collaborate on various research projects and publications within the ACTTION public-private partnership with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The mission of ACTTION is to identify, prioritize, coordinate, and sponsor innovative activities that will expedite the identification and development of efficacious and safe analgesic, addiction, and anesthetic therapeutic interventions.

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Responsibilities will include collaborating closely with the ACTTION leadership and external collaborators to design research projects -- including clinical trials -- and recruit participants, collect and analyze data, and publish study results. Responsibilities will also include collaboration on the preparation and publication of systematic and narrative reviews, meta-analyses, secondary data analyses, and various qualitative and quantitative studies. This appointment would ideally be for 2 years, but 1 year is also possible.
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Individuals with a doctoral degree in medicine, epidemiology, public health, psychology, or a related discipline are encouraged to apply. Must be highly organized, detail oriented, and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must also have the ability to work both independently and in a team environment, supervise research collaborators, and manage study- and individual-level databases.

The University of Rochester (UR) School of Medicine and Dentistry Department of Health Humanities and Bioethics (HHBe) is recruiting for a two-year post-doctoral scholar to engage in transplant ethics under the supervision of Dr. Margie Shaw (Director, Clinical Ethics Program) and to conduct scholarly research under the supervision of Dr. Lainie Ross (Chair, Department of HHBe).  

The post-doc will attend a variety of UR Medical Center Transplant Institute activities, including, but not limited to, the living donor selection committee, the waitlist selection committee, and quality improvement meetings. They will also attend the Clinical Ethics Consultation weekly conference and scholarship meetings in the Department of Health Humanities and Bioethics. They will meet with Dr. Shaw on a regular basis. 

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The Telias Lab at the Flaum Eye Institute, University of Rochester Medical Center, is looking to recruit one or more postdoctoral researchers. The lab works with mouse models of vision loss and blindness; and stem cell models for in-vitro disease-oriented biomedical research.

Our lab is interested in unraveling molecular and physiological mechanisms that impair plasticity in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases, with an emphasis on targetable pathways that can lead to therapeutics. To achieve this, we employ a wide range of methods and techniques.

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Dr. Rajnish Bharadwaj

A postdoctoral position is available in Dr. Rajnish Bharadwaj’s lab, affiliated with the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and the Department of Neuroscience at University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC).   The lab is interested in understanding the molecular mechanisms of Parkinsonism and a related disease - Neurodegeneration with brain iron accumulation (NBIA).  

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