Postdoctoral Fellow

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.

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