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Employer Name: New York University

The New York University Translational Research Center seeks a postdoctoral associate with a background in neuroscience and an interest in translational research. Research projects will investigate the mechanisms by which sensory neurons and Schwann cells contribute to cancer pain. Studies will involve characterization of the cancer pain phenotype in oral cancer patients, collection and processing of human tissues, generation of oral cancer mouse models and analysis of associated behavior, molecular biology, calcium fluorimetry, and analysis of tissue specimens. Applicants need not have experience in all areas, as expertise is available in our group. In compliance with NYC?s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $55,000 - $65,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer. Applicants should have a PhD, MD or DDS degree and experience in neuroscience, cancer, clinical research, or related disciplines. Candidates should have the ability and motivation to work independently and to manage their research projects. Individuals are encouraged to apply, who have outstanding publication records from their graduate or postgraduate work and a passion to better understand cancer-neural interactions that can have potential to translate into treatments to stop cancer and alleviate cancer pain. Applicants should submit: 1) Curriculum Vitae; 2) Names and contact information of at least three professional references and short letter of intent. To access the application, please click the "Apply Now" button located on the right. For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Sustainability Statement NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability