Post Doctoral Research Fellow-Theresa Lu Lab

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Emp Status

Regular Full time

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Compensation Range

The base pay scale for this position is $68,811.60 - $75,010.00. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

What you will be doing

Title: Postdoctoral Fellow- Dr. Theresa Lu Lab

Department/Service: Research Institute- Autoimmunity and Inflammation Program

Job Start Date: May 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Lu Lab has a new postdoc position open for a motivated individual looking to

develop and lead a project examining how inflammatory skin responses in lupus regulates the

stromal microenvironment and immunity in draining lymph nodes. Please see our papers and

our recently accepted manuscript

(https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2022.06.13.495930v3.full ), and learn more about

us from our website TheresaLuLab.com and Theresa Lu's LinkedIn profile. We are at the Hospital for Special Surgery Research Institute, part of the renowned Hospital for Special Surgery, a specialized Rheumatology and Orthopedics hospital that is top ranked by US World and New Report. We also belong to the Weill Cornell Medical School in New York City and an active part of the Weill Cornell

Immunology and Microbial Pathogenesis graduate program. Interested applicants should have a PhD,

MD, or MD-PhD and should send CV and names of three references to Dr. Lu at LuT@HSS.edu or THL2005@med.cornell.edu.

EDUCATION REQUIRED

Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. or M.D. degree, a background in cellular and molecular immunology, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently. High level of motivation and the ability to think critically are expected.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Proficient in the use of computers and software, including Microsoft Excel and Word.

• Technical proficiency and ability to work independently.

• Analytical skills.

SKILLS PREFERRED

• Knowledge of Orthopedic and/or Rheumatologic terminology is a plus.

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