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Postdoctoral Associates (Molecular Pathobiology / Pain Research Center)

Employer
New York University
Location
New York City, New York
Salary
Salary commensurate with experience
Closing date
Jan 10, 2023

Job Details

Description

Postdoctoral Associate(s) (Full-Time)
Department of Molecular Pathobiology
and
NYU Pain Research Center

The Department of Molecular Pathobiology of New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry and the NYU Pain Research Center seek to recruit outstanding post-doctoral fellows interested in studying the mechanisms of pain and neurogenic inflammation. Projects are available in areas of the structure and function of G protein-coupled receptors and receptor tyrosine kinases, compartmentalized signaling of receptors, neurophysiological and behavioral studies of pain, development of nanomedicine-based approaches to treat chronic pain, and translational studies of human nociceptors. Individuals with expertise in molecular pharmacology, cell signaling, and assessment of nociception are encouraged to apply.

We seek to recruit early career investigators who are passionate about science and discovery, who will develop and lead new projects, and who are highly collaborative and collegial. You will join a stimulating and supportive environment. The NYU Pain Research Center is housed in a new building in Manhattan, providing state-of-the-art  laboratories with expertise in multiple areas of pain biology. The Department of Molecular Pathobiology’s Team Science Initiative fosters career development of early career scientists. 

The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and provides opportunities for career development and exposure to a rich scientific environment at NYU and the New York City area. NYU may provide subsidized housing in Manhattan, subject to availability and funding.

Please note, this posting is for two (2) vacancies.

Qualifications

To be eligible for appointment as a Post Doctoral Associate, applicants must have a PhD, MD or DDS degree and experience in cancer, neuroscience or related disciplines. Candidates should have the ability and motivation to work independently and to manage their research projects. Individuals who have outstanding publication records from their graduate or postgraduate work and a passion to better understand cancer-neural interactions are encouraged to apply. 

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates must apply through Interfolio. Applicants must submit: 1) Cover letter / Letter of Interest; 2) Curriculum Vitae; and 3) Names and contact information of at least three professional references. To access the application, please click the "Apply Now" button located on the right.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Nigel W. Bunnett, Chair of the Department of Molecular Pathobiology (NWB2@NYU.EDU), or Professor Brian L. Schmidt, Senior Vice Dean for Research Development and Academic Affairs (BLS322@NYU.EDU). 

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NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.

Sustainability Statement 

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability

Company

The NYU College of Dentistry is the third oldest and the largest dental school in the United States, educating nearly 10 percent of our nation's dentists. The College has nearly 1,900 students in its various pre- and postdoctoral programs from all over the United States and 40 foreign countries. Nearly 50 percent of all currently enrolled students are women and minorities. NYU Dentistry offers specialty training in the following dental specialty areas: endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, and prosthodontics, as well as in implant dentistry; conducts an extensive continuing education program; and is home to the only dental school-affiliated dental hygiene program in New York State.

 

Patient Care

In addition to educating health professionals, NYU Dentistry endeavors through its faculty, students, and alumni to improve the health of the highly diverse populations in New York City and around the world. The College provides approximately 300,000 visits annually to the most multiethnic, multicultural patient population in the nation. NYU Dentistry conducts a mobile dental care program, Smiling Faces, Going Places, which travels to dentally underserved areas throughout New York City to provide critically needed dental services; sponsors free oral health and oral cancer screenings for thousands of New Yorkers annually; and has established a global outreach model that delivers essential care to populations in need and provides participants with a unique service-learning experience, opportunities to conduct critically-needed research, and an increased awareness of access to care issues, while fostering a passion for volunteerism and social responsibility. NYU Dentistry has also established a global network of dental colleges to foster worldwide research collaborations and program initiatives.

 

Research & Innovation

NYU College of Dentistry has one of the strongest, largest and most rapidly growing research programs in the country. At the heart of the College’s research program is a commitment to collaboration. An important part of our research strategy is translational research. We firmly believe that in today's world, groups of researchers must work together synergistically in order to move fundamental basic science research into practice. This collaborative, integrated approach drives the majority of the research conducted today at the NYU College of Dentistry.

The College’s distinguished dental faculty includes more than 735 full- and part-time clinicians and researchers, including many who have made pioneering contributions in the areas of caries research across the age spectrum, salivary diagnostics, cancer, especially oral cancer, bone health, especially osteoporosis research, behavioral research, HIV research, pain control, implant dentistry, the development of new dental materials, the use of fluoride and dental sealants to prevent caries, bonding techniques to restore the appearance of damaged teeth, the correction of facial deformities, and orthodontic services for adults.

 

 

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