Research Associate - Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences
Job ID
26852
Location
CUNY School of Medicine
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
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GENERAL DUTIES
Conducts academic research in connection with CUNY programs; may assist faculty, staff, and students in conducting research and lead research efforts involving others.
Develops research plans and proposals and participates in acquiring funding
Collects, analyzes, and assures validity of data
Writes progress reports; writes and publishes findings
Collaborates with internal and external colleagues
Adheres to standards for safety and hygiene and ethical conduct as defined by the University and relevant outside parties
CONTRACT TITLE
Research Associate
FLSA
Exempt
CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION
The CUNY School of Medicine (CSOM) was founded upon the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education and is the only medical school in the City University of New York system. Located on The City College of New York campus in Harlem, the mission of the CSOM is to produce competent, broadly educated, highly skilled medical practitioners who provide quality health services to communities historically underserved by primary care practitioners.
The Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences (MCBS) was formed through the merger of several basic science departments and represents one of the four departments in the school (Community Health and Social Medicine, Medical Education, and Clinical Medicine). The department plays a critical role in our mission-driven BS/MD program and Physician Assistant program through the teaching of the basic science curriculum and by conducting extramurally funded research. The research agenda of the current members of the department is centered on neuroscience, microbiology and immunology, cardiovascular disease, and oncology.
The Mallikaratchy laboratory is a chemical biology and molecular targeting lab that apply multiple disciplinary approaches inclusive of SELEX technologies,
bioinformatics, molecular and cell biology, molecular design, DNA nanotechnology,organic synthesis, immunology, and preclinical studies in collaboration with
investigators at various institutions to discover novel functional synthetic nucleic acid ligands capable of modulating fundamental interactions pertaining to the
immune system. The current team of highly interdisciplinary researchers consists of biochemists, organic and material chemists, and molecular biologists.
The Mallikaratchy Lab at CSOM is inviting applications for a Research Associate position. The specific focus is to investigate the applicability of aptameric scaffolds in designing synthetic immunological modulators and other cellular modulators. The individual will optimize, establish and optimize immune assays using various
aptameric scaffolds utilizing aptamers selected against key receptors expressed in human NK-, B-, and T- cells and neuron cells. The successful candidate will design;
synthesize functional aptamer scaffolds. He or she will closely work with immunologists and neurobiologists from collaborating labs.
Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Exemption (medical or religious) requests to this requirement will be considered in accordance with applicable law. Being fully vaccinated is defined for this purpose as being at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. Final candidates must be fully vaccinated as of their first day of employment.
Until further notice, this is a hybrid position, eligible to work remotely and in the office.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Doctoral Degree in a related field and demonstrated research ability.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
The Candidates must have a Ph.D. degree.
Preference will be given to those with experience in DNA nanotechnology and/or immunology or neurobiology, and cell biology. Preference will be given to those with
an outstanding publication record in immunology, microbiology, neurobiology, ligand-receptor interactions, or those with established experimental skills in SELEX
and/or handling nucleic acid ligand or monoclonal antibody binding analysis.
Candidates with additional expertise in mammalian or bacterial cell culture, transfection, cloning, and molecular biology (radioactive labeling of nucleic acids,
PCR, and purification of nucleic acids using standard techniques), preparation of nucleic acid libraries for Illumina sequencing, multi-color flow cytometric analysis
and bioinformatic tools aimed at analyzing NGS data or familiarity with computer programming are especially encouraged to apply.
Interested individuals can also prepare for his/her independent career development by writing collaborative grant proposals with the PI.
COMPENSATION
Commensurate with qualifications and research experience.
Salary Range: $54,675 - 60,000
BENEFITS
CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.
HOW TO APPLY
Visit www. cuny.edu
-Click the link "employment"
-Click the link "browse job openings"
-Search for this vacancy using the Job ID 26852
-Select "Apply Now"
-Log in or create a new user account
-Apply for the position
Candidates must provide a CV and cover letter stating your research interest, clearly articulating how the applicant's research background complements the research in the Mallikaratchy lab and the contact information of 3 references.
CLOSING DATE
Open until filled with resume review to begin on June 16,2023
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.