About this position
Postdoctoral Fellow – Cancer Cell Dormancy, Metastasis, and Host Niches
The Aguirre-Ghiso Laboratory at the Cancer Dormancy Institute, Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine (Bronx, New York City), is seeking an ambitious and creative Postdoctoral Fellow to join our team.
This position focuses on how host-dependent variation shapes the dormancy and awakening of disseminated cancer cells in breast cancer and melanoma. We are particularly interested in aging-related changes in host tissues and systemic signals that influence target organs such as the liver and lung, and how these cues determine whether disseminated cancer cells enter, maintain, or escape dormancy.
The fellow will integrate and develop cutting-edge approaches, including:
Genomics and epigenomics
Single-cell and spatial profiling
CRISPR-based genome editing
Organoid and ex vivo models
Genetically engineered and transplantation mouse models
Intravital imaging and rare-cell isolation
Access to human biospecimens and clinical data
More information about our research program is available on our website: https://einsteinmed.edu/labs/julio-aguirre-ghiso.
Environment and Collaborations
Our laboratory is embedded in a highly interactive and multidisciplinary environment that includes the Cancer Dormancy Institute, the Department of Cell Biology, the Stem Cell Institute, and the Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, among others. The fellow will collaborate closely with multiple Einstein laboratories and will have ample opportunities to interact with leaders in cell biology, cancer biology, stem cell biology, immunology, and aging research.
Qualifications
We seek candidates who:
Have a PhD or equivalent degree and no prior postdoctoral training.
Have a strong foundation in cancer biology intersecting with one or more of the following areas: immunology, stem cell biology, aging, liver biology, or lung biology.
Demonstrate solid expertise in cell biology and in vivo models (mouse or comparable systems); prior experience with GEMMs, intravital imaging, or organoid systems is highly valued.
Are highly motivated, collaborative, and eager to drive independent projects within a team-science framework.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should email the following materials:
Curriculum vitae
Brief summary of prior research experience and future career goals
Contact information for three references
Please send your application to the attention of Dr. Julio Aguirre-Ghiso via Nuri Panjaton at nuri.panjaton@einsteinmed.edu.
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-institute/postdoctoral-policies/
The salary for this position exceeds the guidelines set by the NIH, ensuring competitive compensation.
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Salary Information
Requirements
We seek candidates who:
Have a PhD or equivalent degree and no prior postdoctoral training.
Have a strong foundation in cancer biology intersecting with one or more of the following areas: immunology, stem cell biology, aging, liver biology, or lung biology.
Demonstrate solid expertise in cell biology and in vivo models (mouse or comparable systems); prior experience with GEMMs, intravital imaging, or organoid systems is highly valued.
Are highly motivated, collaborative, and eager to drive independent projects within a team-science framework.