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🧬 Postdoctoral Positions – Cancer Evolution | Weill Cornell Medicine (NYC)
Lab: The Faltas Lab
Institution: Weill Cornell Medicine
Location: New York City, USA
Position Type: Postdoctoral Fellow (Fully Funded)
🔬 About the Lab
The Faltas Lab studies how cancers evolve — and how to intercept them.
The team combines patient-derived models, computational approaches, and translational biology to understand tumor diversification, therapy resistance, and metastasis.
🧪 Research Focus Areas
- APOBEC3 mutagenesis & RNA editing
- Extrachromosomal DNA & drug resistance
- Noncoding genome in tumor evolution
- AI-driven Bio-Digital Avatars
- Translational drug development
The lab utilizes:
- Patient-derived organoids
- Advanced mouse models
- Computational biology approaches
Recent high-impact publications include work featured in Nature (2024).
🎓 Who Should Apply?
Motivated scientists with:
- PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, or related field
- Strong mechanistic understanding of biology
- Solid publication record
- Bench skills (cloning, western blotting, qPCR, cell culture)
Plus (not required):
- Mouse model experience
- Computational skills (R/Python)
💼 Why Join?
- Stable long-term funding (NCI R37 MERIT Award)
- Salary above standard NIH postdoc rates
- Full health, dental, and vision benefits
- Subsidized NYC housing
- Strong mentorship and career development support
📄 How to Apply
Send the following to: bmf9003@med.cornell.edu
- CV
- Research statement
- Publication list
- 3 references
Category: Postdoctoral Positions | Cancer Research | Cancer Biology | Translational Oncology
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