An NIH funded postdoctoral position is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Zhao at the Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Medical College of Cornell University in the New York City.
Ongoing studies include identification of novel players and regulatory mechanisms of osteoclastogenesis and bone metabolisms in the physiological and pathological settings in osteoimmunology field, an exciting interdisciplinary research field linking bone biology and immune system. We apply cutting edge cellular and molecular techniques including RNAseq and ChIPseq and use various mouse models to accomplish the study. Relevant publications: Nature Medicine, 15 (9):1066-71, 2009; Journal of Experimental Medicine, 209(2):319-34, 2012; Journal of Clinical Investigation, 124 (11):5057-73, 2014.
Qualified candidate must have a recent Ph.D. and/or M.D. in Skeletal biology, immunology or molecular cell biology and have a record of peer reviewed publications. The ideal candidate must have strong expertise in manipulating genetic mutant mice, molecular biology techniques, histology, cell signaling and chromatin/protein immunoprecipitation. Familiarity with microarray, sequence analysis or bone biology is preferred. High level of motivation and independence and the ability to think critically are expected. Ideal candidates must have good written/oral communication skills. PhD candidates expected graduation soon are also encouraged to apply.
Competitive salary and an excellent benefits package (Medical, Dental and Life insurances) are available and will commensurate with experience and accomplishments.
Full applications including curriculum vitae, a brief summary of past, current and future research interests and accomplishments (1-2 paragraphs), selected reprints of publications, three references and expected availability date should be submitted via email to:
Baohong Zhao, DMD, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Medicine
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
Assistant Scientist
Arthritis and Tissue Degeneration Program
Hospital for Special Surgery
535 E70th Street, New York
NY10021 USA
Phone: (212) 774-2772
Email: zhaob@hss.edu