Postdoctoral Fellow Positions in Cell Biology

The Department of Cell Biology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine – Montefiore Cancer Center invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position from outstanding candidates with a recent Ph.D. or M.D & Ph.D. degree in Cancer Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or a related field. We seek candidates who have a proven track record of creativity and productivity, and also be highly self-motivated, and strong desire to learn and improve.

The selected candidate will join Dr. ZJ Sun’s group (https://einsteinmed.edu/faculty/17939/zijie-sun/) to investigate the roles of stem cells and stem cell niches in prostate development and tumorigenesis using “cutting-edge” in vivo models and advanced experimental approaches and analyses. Please see some of the recent publications: PLoS Genet 2020 Jan 13:16(1):e1008588; Development 2021 Jan 11:148(1):dev196048; Development 2021 Oct 1:148(19):dev199738; Nat Commun 2022 Jul 28:13:4364; Nat Commun 2022 Nov 2:13:6552; Nat Commun 2024 Nov 9:15:6552.

The Department of Cell Biology at Einstein was one of the first in the country (founded in 1961) and has a rich and distinguished history of scientific discovery and innovation, as well as mentoring, training, and education. It consistently ranks among the top 10 in the nation in funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and in the top 5 in NIH funding per investigator. Einstein possesses outstanding research faculty and enjoys an exceptionally collegial and collaborative environment. Our department has very strong ties to other basic science departments, institutes, and centers at Einstein, as well as clinical departments at Montefiore Medical Center. For more information please visit our departmental website: https://www.einsteinmed.edu/departments/cell-biology/

The Einstein base minimum salary for postdoctoral positions is $65,000. For a complete list of the postdoctoral salary ranges, please visit our website: https://www.einsteinmed.edu/research/belfer/postdoctoral-policies/. The salary for this position exceeds the guidelines set by the NIH, ensuring competitive compensation

The Albert Einstein College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Einstein seeks candidates whose skills, and personal and professional experience, have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to diversity and excellence, and the communities we serve.