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Apply for a Postdoctoral Position

If you're interested in applying for a postdoctoral position, please e-mail the Principal Investigator (PI) with your interests. Below are some faculty that are searching for postdocs to work in their laboratory.

More about our faculty and their research interests.

Arleen Rifkind, MD

Postdoctoral positions are available for research in my laboratory in aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) biology in the following areas:

  1. AhR activation in relation to glucose and lipid metabolism and related signaling pathways.
  2. AhR activation in relation to endothelial cell function and angiogenesis.
  3. Natural AhR ligands: Chemical identification and function.
  4. CYP1A and arachidonic acid metabolism.

Applications should be sent to: arifkind@med.cornell.edu or by mail to:
Dr. Arleen Rifkind
Department of Pharmacology
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
1300 York Avenue, Room LC401, (Box 70)
New York, NY 10021

Lorraine Gudas, PhD

Postdoctoral positions are available for research on limb regeneration in mice. Molecular biology experience and experience working with mice is preferable. Ability to work with a larger research team and contribute to common research goals is required. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Applications should be sent to: ljgudas@med.cornell.edu or by mail to:
Dr. Lorraine J. Gudas
Department of Pharmacology
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
1300 York Avenue, Room E409, (Box 70)
New York, NY 10021

Roberto Levi, MD, DSc

A postdoctoral position is available in a cardiovascular pharmacology laboratory studying endogenous modulators of adrenergic neurotransmission in the heart. Applications are invited for one Postdoctoral Associate position to investigate the actions of histamine, tissue plasminogen activator, CD39 and a local renin-angiotensin system. Experience necessary: cell culture, Western blotting, PCR, isolated organ perfusion, HPLC. Candidates for this position should possess a doctoral degree in Pharmacology, Physiology or equivalent. US Nationals and Permanent Residents preferred.

Send curriculum vitae with references to:
Roberto Levi, MD, DSc
Professor of Pharmacology
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
1300 York Avenue, Room LC419, (Box 70)
New York, NY 10021
Phone: 212-746-6223
Fax: 212-746-8835
E-mail: rlevi@med.cornell.edu

Yueming Li, PhD

Postdoctoral positions are available in the Laboratory of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) to study regulated intramembrane proteolysis, signal transduction, and drug target identification. The successful candidate will have expertise in membrane protein biochemistry, proteomics, peptide synthesis or organic chemistry. Please send:
1) Curriculum vitae
2) Brief description of previous training
3) Selected reprints
4) Names of three references

Applications can be sent to liy2@mskcc.org or via mail to:
Dr. Yueming Li
Molecular Pharmacology and Chemistry Program
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue, RRL-617A, (Box 459)
New York, NY 10021

Anthony Sauve, PhD

A chemical biology laboratory studying Sir2, CD38 and Poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) enzymes invites applications for two Postdoctoral Research positions in the general areas of enzymology and bioorganic chemistry. Responsibilities for one position will include protein expression and purification, enzyme kinetics, and small molecule screening (in vitro and in vivo). The second position will focus on organic synthesis of small molecule effectors for these enzymes and the exploration of enzyme mechanism. Candidates for this position should possess a doctoral degree in bioorganic chemistry.

Send curriculum vitae with references to:
Dr. Anthony Sauve, PhD
Department of Pharmacology
Weill Medical College of Cornell University
1300 York Avenue, Room LC-216, (Box 70)
New York, NY 10021

Derek S. Tan, PhD

Postdoctoral candidates with experience in organic synthesis should send an application packet including all of the following:

  1. Cover Letter indicating current and future research interests and expected availability date
  2. Curriculum vitae
  3. Brief summary of previous research experience with figures (2-5 pages)
  4. Reprints of selected publications
  5. Names of three references

Applications can be sent as a single PDF file to tand@mskcc.org or via mail to:
Dr. Derek S. Tan
Laboratory of Chemistry & Chemical Genetics
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue, RRL-1317, (Box 422)
New York, NY 10021-6306

Paraskevi Giannakakou, PhD

Postdoctoral Position: Research in the laboratory of Dr. Giannakakou focuses on the role of tubulin/microtubules in intracellular trafficking and signal transduction pathways. Our goal is to translate the basic biology underlying microtubule (MT) function into the development of better targeted anticancer therapies. The post-doctoral researcher will evaluate the effects of a novel small molecule on MT dynamics in cancer cell lines, using live-cell imaging confocal microscopy. Additional studies will involve evaluation of MT-mediated transport of vesicles and mRNA particles. Experience with live cell imaging is required and experience in analysis of MT dynamics is strongly preferred. For a more detailed description of our work see: Cancer Research (2005) 65(9):3883-93; Cancer Cell (2003) 3:363-375; PNAS (2002) 99:10855-10860; Nature Cell Biology (2000) 2(10):709-717. Experience in cloning, confocal microscopy, signal transduction pathways and protein-protein interactions is desirable. Personal interview is required. Salary will be determined based on experience. Applicants should send a cover letter, CV, a Brief description of past research and future career goals and contact information for three references to:

Kathleen Busa, e-mail: kab2018@med.cornell.edu

Cancer Pharmacology Training Grant Positions:

The following Faculty, Training Grant Participants:

are accepting applications for Postdoctoral Positions available through the NCI Funded Training Grant. Applicants should be U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents and have a PhD or MD degree and a strong interest in training in the area of cancer pharmacology.

For more information about the Cancer Pharmacology Training Grant please visit http://www.cornellpharmacology.org/program/cancer_pharm.html