Postdoctoral Fellow – Laboratory of Dr. Afroditi Petsakou
Albert Einstein College of Medicine | Bronx, New York
The laboratory of Dr. Afroditi Petsakou at Albert Einstein College of Medicine seeks a
Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate how ion channels and ion movement through gap
junctions regulate intestinal regeneration and injury-induced tumorigenesis. Using
Drosophila and mammalian intestinal organoids, the fellow will lead research projects and
contribute to publications in a collaborative environment that supports scientific
independence.
Qualifications
• Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or equivalent degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Possess strong experimental and analytical skills.
• Experience in Drosophila genetics and/or organoid culture is desirable, but expertise in
both areas is not necessary.
Salary
The Einstein base minimum salary for postdoctoral positions is $65,000 annually.
How to Apply: To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter outlining your research
experience and interest in the position to Dr. Petsakou at AfrodiE.Petsakou@einsteinmed.edu.
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