Employer
Orentreich Foundation for the Advancement of Science, Inc.
Location
Cold Spring, New York
Salary + Benefits
Commensurate with experience
A post-doctoral position at the Orentreich Foundation for the Advancement of Science (Cold Spring-on-Hudson, NY) is immediately available in Dr. Sailendra Nichenametla’s lab. Dr. Nichenametla investigates how sulfur amino acid restriction (SAAR) extends lifespan and confers metabolic benefits. The candidate will work on various SAAR projects associated with mechanisms, nutritional aspects, and prevention of diseases, including metabolic diseases, cancers, and proteostatic disorders. Responsibilities include generating data extensively from rodent models and occasionally from in vitro studies and specimens from clinical studies. The post-doc will design experiments, analyze data, draft publication-quality manuscripts of their findings, assist in submitting grant proposals, and present work at scientific meetings.
Minimum Requirements:
A Ph.D. with 1-2 years of post-doctoral experience.
Demonstrable research experience in biomedical sciences and two or more of the following areas/techniques: nutrition, aging, metabolism, immunohistochemistry, cell culture, and molecular biology.
At least one paper as first author published in a peer-reviewed biomedical journal.
At least 1 year experience working with mice or rats.
Preferred:
2-3 years of experience working with mouse or rat models.
At least one paper published as the first author in an aging, nutrition, or related journal.
HPLC experience.
Experience conducting surgery/dissection in mice/rats.
Please submit the following for consideration:
Cover letter. Indicate if you are legally authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.
Full curriculum vitae including education or other academic appointments, complete publication record, and research skills listed in detail.
Submit your cover letter and CV as one PDF file. Name the file with your first name initial and full last name. Do not type cover letter into email.
PDF of the most representative publication of your previous research.
Email to: atremain@orentreich.org.
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