Mount Sinai Health System
Assistant/Associate Professor – Research - Laboratory of Immunity and Tissue Reg
Mount Sinai Health System, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
Assistant/Associate Professor – Research - Laboratory of Immunity and Tissue Regeneration – New York, NY This is a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Laboratory of Immunity and Tissue Regeneration at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. This is a unique opportunity to join a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment at Mount Sinai, a leading academic medical center in New York City. The role offers opportunities to pursue discovery in molecular biology and in vivo models, with a focus on tissue repair, chronic inflammation, inflammatory memory, and their impact on disease relapse and tissue dysfunction. Successful candidates will have independence to lead high-impact projects with fundamental and translational dimensions, and will benefit from collaborations across Mount Sinai and with external partners in academia, biotechnology, and the pharmaceutical industry. Responsibilities
Lead cutting-edge research: Design, plan, and execute molecular, in vitro, and in vivo experiments to uncover mechanisms of inflammatory memory, epigenetic regulation, and tissue adaptation in chronic inflammation, with a focus on skin and other barrier tissues. Innovate at the bench: Develop and refine molecular and genomic tools, including cloning strategies, chromatin and epigenetic assays, single-cell epigenetics, and spatial transcriptomics, to dissect regulatory networks. Drive funding success: Lead or co-lead grant proposals (NIH, foundations, etc.), manage reporting and progress updates, and contribute to long-term resource planning. Manage operations: Oversee day-to-day laboratory activities with the laboratory manager, supervise technical staff, coordinate with core facilities, and ensure compliance with IRB, IACUC, and other guidelines. Mentor and inspire: Train junior scientists, postdocs, and collaborators in techniques, data interpretation, and rigorous experimental design. Build collaborations: Coordinate interdisciplinary studies with internal and external partners, including clinical teams and computational cores. Advance knowledge: Publish high-impact manuscripts, present at conferences, and elevate the program’s scientific profile. Qualifications
PhD, MD, or equivalent in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Epigenetics, or related field Minimum of 4 years of postdoctoral research experience with expertise in molecular biology (cloning, genome editing, epigenetics) and in vivo biology (murine models, human tissue) Ability to design and execute complex experiments, including epigenetic profiling, chromatin/imaging assays, and in vivo functional studies Strong publication record in relevant fields Demonstrated ability (or clear potential) to secure independent funding Excellent communication and organizational skills Commitment to collaboration within a dynamic, multidisciplinary research environment Compensation
Compensation range from 105K to 150K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits). Salary Disclosure
Mount Sinai Health System provides a salary range to comply with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, and may fall outside of the listed range. The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits. How to apply
Please specify Job Title of interest and send CV with Cover Letter to: Physician Recruitment Department Mount Sinai Health System Physician.recruitment@mountsinai.org Equal Opportunity
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and communities we serve feel respected and supported.
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Assistant/Associate Professor – Research - Laboratory of Immunity and Tissue Regeneration – New York, NY This is a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Laboratory of Immunity and Tissue Regeneration at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. This is a unique opportunity to join a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment at Mount Sinai, a leading academic medical center in New York City. The role offers opportunities to pursue discovery in molecular biology and in vivo models, with a focus on tissue repair, chronic inflammation, inflammatory memory, and their impact on disease relapse and tissue dysfunction. Successful candidates will have independence to lead high-impact projects with fundamental and translational dimensions, and will benefit from collaborations across Mount Sinai and with external partners in academia, biotechnology, and the pharmaceutical industry. Responsibilities
Lead cutting-edge research: Design, plan, and execute molecular, in vitro, and in vivo experiments to uncover mechanisms of inflammatory memory, epigenetic regulation, and tissue adaptation in chronic inflammation, with a focus on skin and other barrier tissues. Innovate at the bench: Develop and refine molecular and genomic tools, including cloning strategies, chromatin and epigenetic assays, single-cell epigenetics, and spatial transcriptomics, to dissect regulatory networks. Drive funding success: Lead or co-lead grant proposals (NIH, foundations, etc.), manage reporting and progress updates, and contribute to long-term resource planning. Manage operations: Oversee day-to-day laboratory activities with the laboratory manager, supervise technical staff, coordinate with core facilities, and ensure compliance with IRB, IACUC, and other guidelines. Mentor and inspire: Train junior scientists, postdocs, and collaborators in techniques, data interpretation, and rigorous experimental design. Build collaborations: Coordinate interdisciplinary studies with internal and external partners, including clinical teams and computational cores. Advance knowledge: Publish high-impact manuscripts, present at conferences, and elevate the program’s scientific profile. Qualifications
PhD, MD, or equivalent in Molecular Biology, Immunology, Epigenetics, or related field Minimum of 4 years of postdoctoral research experience with expertise in molecular biology (cloning, genome editing, epigenetics) and in vivo biology (murine models, human tissue) Ability to design and execute complex experiments, including epigenetic profiling, chromatin/imaging assays, and in vivo functional studies Strong publication record in relevant fields Demonstrated ability (or clear potential) to secure independent funding Excellent communication and organizational skills Commitment to collaboration within a dynamic, multidisciplinary research environment Compensation
Compensation range from 105K to 150K (not including bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits). Salary Disclosure
Mount Sinai Health System provides a salary range to comply with the New York City law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, and may fall outside of the listed range. The salary range listed is for full-time employment and does not include bonuses / incentive compensation or benefits. How to apply
Please specify Job Title of interest and send CV with Cover Letter to: Physician Recruitment Department Mount Sinai Health System Physician.recruitment@mountsinai.org Equal Opportunity
The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and communities we serve feel respected and supported.
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