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Postdoc Jobs at SMD

This page lists some of the postdoctoral positions currently available at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. This list is not comprehensive as many principal investigators advertise available postdoctoral positions in scholarly publications and on the internet. Additionally, many principal investigators do not advertise their postdoctoral positions, preferring to meet with potential postdocs at professional meetings or in response to presentations.

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The pay range of $61,008 - $75,000 represents the minimum and maximum compensation for postdoc jobs. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Date Added	Contact	Department/Lab	Description
12/04/24	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. To apply: Please email the following materials to dean_johnson@urmc.rochester.edu 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 Full Postdoctoral Position Description
10/30/24	Tanzil M. Arefin	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. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
10/30/24	Zheng-Gen Jin	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.
10/29/24	Dr. Sam Norman-Haignere	Biostatistics & Computational Biology	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. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
10/28/24	Dr. Sam Norman	Biostatistics & Computational Biology	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. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
9/23/24	Maggie Mazur	General Pediatrics	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
9/17/24	Edith Williams	Department of Public Health Sciences	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 Full Postdoctoral Position Description
9/17/24	Robert Dworkin, PhD	Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine	DESCRIPTION: 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. RESPONSIBILITIES: 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. QUALIFICATIONS: 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.
9/05/24	Erin Lee	Department of Health Humanities and Bioethics (HHBe)	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. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
8/27/24	Michael_Telias	The Telias Lab at the Flaum Eye Institute	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. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
8/6/24	Dr. Rajnish Bharadwaj	Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and the Department of Neuroscience	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). Full Postdoctoral Position Description
7/11/24	Benjamin Korman	Department of Pharmacology and Physiology	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. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
7/3/24	Dr. Lee	Department of Pharmacology and Physiology	The postdoctoral associate will investigate the roles of Calcium-permeating mechanosensitive ion channels in joint tissue metabolism using mouse models, tissue cultures, and cell biological experiments. First 1~2 years will be supported by NIH award, and the future research direction can be planned with PI. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
5/10/24	Jennifer_Anolik	Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology	Under the direction of the principal investigator, the post-doc designs, conducts, and analyzes immunology research while receiving advanced training in professional skills and research independence. The post-doc may develop new ideas to further current research. Prepares writing and figures for scientific manuscripts. May train and supervise other research staff and students. The initial appointment is for one year, with renewal expected if satisfactory and funds are available. Appointments cannot exceed five years. We are particularly interested in a postdoctoral candidate with research experience in flow cytometry, molecular biology, and RNA sequencing. Experience with bioinformatics and interest in spatial transcriptomic approaches is a plus. This position is available immediately. See attached for full description. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
5/8/24	kirsi_jarvinen-seppo	Department of Pediatrics, Division of Allergy and Immunology, Center for Food Allergy	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. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
5/8/24	Sally_Thurston	Biostatistics & Computational Biology	Postdoctoral fellowship in Environmental Health (EH) Biostatistics - Candidates should have a doctoral degree in (bio)statistics, epidemiology, computational biology, data science, environmental health or a related field, with training in statistics and programming, and excellent communication skills. The appointee will develop novel statistical methodology for projects related to EH, and/or be involved in statistical analyses for collaborative work with EH investigators. This position is funded by a T32 training grant. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
3/5/24	Phillip_Rappold	Department of Urology	The purpose of the position is to provide advanced, doctoral level scientific research for the Rappold research laboratory and projects in the Department of Urology. Research projects focus on finding novel strategies to overcome immunosuppressive mechanisms and biomarkers of therapeutic response in renal cell carcinoma. Currently we are exploring novel sources of and regulation of adenosinergic signaling in the tumor microenvironment as well as how stereotactic ablative radiation might be synergistically combined with immune checkpoint inhibitors to maximize clinical responses and improve patient outcomes. Projects will be multidisciplinary integrating experiments utilizing cell culture, animal models, as well as human tissue obtained from the operating room. Under general direction and with considerable latitude for independent scientific judgment, this position provides significant research contributions by directing and executing small, complex research projects or major aspects of larger research projects. May work as an independent researcher in a scientifically unique phase of research or as part of a larger, complex project. Provides significant contributions to research data analysis, scientific assessment of relevance of findings, manuscript preparation, protocol development and modifications. Orients and assists other staff members, such as, but not limited to technicians, laboratory aides, graduate students, undergraduate students, postdoctoral appointees and professional staff; assists with troubleshooting and solving technical problems and provides suggestions and advises others. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
2/26/24	deborah_ossip	URMC Clinical and Translational Science Institute	Postdoctoral Position Available: CTSI Population Health Research Postdoctoral Fellowship The University of Rochester Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is now accepting applications for a 1-year NIH- funded CTSI Population Health Research Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, with a start date of July 1, 2024. Fellows choose one of three tracks: Electronic Health Record as a Resource for Research; National, Regional and Local Database Analytics; and Population Health Behavior Change. This fellowship aims to produce interdisciplinary researchers trained in team science and competency-based skills who can conceptualize research across the translational continuum from basic research through population health. Over the course of one year, postdocs develop and complete a population health research project within an existing research program and participate in didactic and hands-on training experiences on site at the University of Rochester. More information and a link to the application are at https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/clinical-translational-science-institute/funding/population-health-research-postdoctoral-fellowship.aspx . Applications are due on or before 22 March 2024. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
2/23/24	Michael_telias	Department of Ophthalmology	Post-doctoral research position – Biomedical research in disease-oriented vision loss A post-doctoral position is currently available in the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. The Telias 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. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
2/7/24	Dr. Giovanni Schifitto and Dr. Md Nasir Uddin	Department of Neurology	A postdoctoral associate position in neuroimaging research A postdoctoral associate position is currently available in the Department of Neurology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, NY, starting in May 2024. Under the guidance of Drs. Uddin and Schifitto, the postdoctoral associate will be working on the development of novel MRI post-processing tools for neurological diseases, including HIV and cerebral small vessel disease. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
1/17/24	Andrew Wojtovich	Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine	Post-doctoral Research Position ‐ Mitochondrial biology and aging A post-doctoral position is available at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) in the laboratory of Dr. Andrew Wojtovich Full Postdoctoral Position Description
12/20/23	Zhenggen Jin	Laboratory of Prof. Zheng-Gen Jin at Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute/Department of Medicine	Postdoctoral Position in Cardiovascular Biology and Disease Two postdoctoral associate positions or staff scientist positions are available in the laboratory of Prof. Zheng-Gen Jin at Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute/Department of Medicine, the University of Rochester Medical Center. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
12/20/23	Dr. Eric Phizicky	Phizicky Lab, Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics	Postdoctoral Position Available A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Eric Phizicky, Dept. of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Center for RNA Biology, University of Rochester Medical Center, to work in the area of tRNA biology. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
12/19/23	Zhenqiang Yao	Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine	Postdoctoral position in bone research A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center. The candidate will do basic and translational research in skeletal disease, funded by multiple NIH R01 and DoD research projects. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
12/8/23	Paul Geha	Department of Psychiatry/Pain and Perception Lab	POST-DOCTORAL ASSOCIATE: Neuroimaging and chronic pain The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center in New York is offering a post-doctoral position in the Pain and Perception Lab. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
11/22/23	Ashkan Ertefaie	Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology	Postdoctoral Research Position - University of Rochester The Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology at University of Rochester Medical Center invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position for data science and/or statistical methods development to study the impact of air pollution on the recurrence of cardiovascular events. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
11/1/2023	Abdus Wahed	Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology	Department of Biostatistics and Computational Biology, University of Rochester This position, to be based at the University of Rochester, is supported by a Patient-Centered Outcome Research Institute (PCORI) sponsored contract on developing statistical methods for dynamic treatment regimes (DTR) and Sequential Multiple Assignment Randomized Trial (SMART) Full Postdoctoral Position Description
10/25/2023	Elizabeth_Leverenz	LAB OF LYNNE MAQUAT, PhD	POST-DOCTORAL POSITION: A Post-Doctoral Position is open in the Maquat Lab at the University of Rochester Medical Center in Rochester, NY. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
9/20/2023	Dr. Jacques Robert	Department of Microbiology and Immunology, The Jumping Frog Lab	Postdoctoral positions are available in the lab of Dr. Jacques Robert to join a cohesive, dynamic and interactive research team studying the evolution, development and function of nonclassical MHC and innate T cells in tolerigenic immune responses against pathogens such as viruses and mycobacteria using the amphibian Xenopus as experimental organism. See attached for full description. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
9/6/2023	Dr. Isaac Harris	Department of Biomedical Genetics	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. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
7/14/2023	Sarkar Souvarish	The Envi-Gene Lab	NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available in the Envi-Gene Lab (PI: Dr. Souvarish Sarkar) in the Department of Environmental Medicine at the University of Rochester Medical Center to study genetic modifiers of environmental factors in disease etiology using combination of Drosophila genetics, cell culture, and rodent models. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
5/26/2023	Dr. Eric Small	The laboratory of Dr. Eric M. Small in the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) at the University of Rochester	NIH-funded postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Eric M. Small in the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) at the University of Rochester to study the molecular mechanisms leading to cardiac fibrosis in ischemic heart disease and arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
5/23/2023	Molly Lomondo	The Department of Radiation Oncology	The visiting researcher position involves working under the guidance of the principal investigator to conduct research aimed at characterizing the impact of genetic variations in the single nucleotide sequence on radiation therapy induced late-term toxicity. The primary responsibility of the visiting researcher will be to design and execute experiments to investigate the relationship between genetic variations and the development of late-term toxicity in patients receiving radiation therapy using cell lines and animal models. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
5/23/2023	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 progenitor cell interaction with angiogenic cells utilizing genetic, imaging and engineering approaches. The candidate will have access to cutting-edge imaging, genetic and engineering models/facilities to understand mechanisms of bone repair and regeneration. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
4/11/2023	Steve Georas	Laboratory of Steve N. Georas, M.D.	Postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratory of Steve N. Georas, M.D. at the University of Rochester School of Medicine. The laboratory studies airway epithelial dysfunction in asthma, with a focus on epithelial barrier dysfunction. We are seeking a highly motivated M.D. or Ph.D. with excellent communication skills and prior experience in epithelial cell biology. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
3/16/2023	Dr. Hugh Xia	Neuroscience	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.
3/9/2023	Farran Briggs, Ph.D.	Neuroscience	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: Developing novel virus-mediated circuit tracing & optogenetic manipulation methods for targeting visual cortico-cortical circuits in NHPs 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
2/20/2023	Peng Yao	Yao laboratory	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. Full Postdoctoral Position Description
2/16/2023	Paul Dunman & Rachel Wozniak	Microbiology & Immunology	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. Full Microbiology & Immunology Postdoctoral Position Description
2/7/2023	Dr. Stephen Hammes	Department/Lab is Department of Medicine- Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism	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.