Postdoctoral Position – Neuroscience Research: The Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is seeking a talented, motivated, and creative postdoctoral fellow with expertise in neuroscience to join Dr. Silvia De Rubeis’ laboratory. The focus of the research is on understanding the mechanisms underlying intellectual disability (ID) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through functional analysis of cellular and mouse models.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Intellectual Disability (ID) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), with a focus on DDX3X syndrome and large-scale genomic studies.
Location:
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
1428 Madison Ave, Manhattan, New York
Eligibility/Qualification:
Basic qualifications:
- PhD, MD, or MD/PhD in Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, or Genetics.
- Proven expertise in molecular biology, biochemistry, and/or cellular and molecular neuroscience.
- Strong record of peer-reviewed publications.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in an international and interdisciplinary team.
Preferred qualifications:
- Expertise in RNA biology, RNA-binding proteins, genomics, and computational biology.
- Knowledge of human genetics.
- Familiarity with R and other statistical software.
Job Description:
- Conduct cutting-edge research aimed at understanding neurodevelopmental disorders like ID and ASD.
- Translate genetic findings from genomic studies into functional insights using cellular and animal models.
- Integrate neuroscience with genetics and genomics research.
- Actively participate in the vibrant research community at the Seaver Autism Center and the Icahn School of Medicine.
Appointment Details:
- Initial 1-year appointment, renewable up to 5 years based on performance and funding availability.
- Salary: $73,588 with a 3% yearly increase.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance and access to postdoctoral housing in Upper East Manhattan.
- Postdoctoral Work Union support, J1 visa sponsorship for international candidates, and J2 visa support for dependents.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send the following documents to Dr. Silvia De Rubeis at silvia.derubeis@mssm.edu:
- A cover letter detailing research interests.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Contact information for three references.
Last Date to Apply: Open until the position is filled.
For more information on the research focus and lab environment, visit Dr. De Rubeis’ Lab.
