Postdoctoral Associate Position
In a pioneering international initiative, Cornell University and Weill Cornell Medical College established Weill Cornell Medicine - Qatar (WCM-Q) in 2001 through a unique partnership with the Qatar Foundation for Education, Science, and Community Development.WCM-Q seeks candidates for a postdoctoral associate position in the Machaca Lab to study the regulation of Calcium signaling during normal physiology and pathological conditions.
The Machaca Lab invites applications for a postdoctoral position to study the impact of Calcium signaling deregulation in health and disease. We are particularly interested in the roles of store-operated calcium entry (SOCE) and calcium tunneling at the whole organismal levels. The ideal candidate would have extensive expertise in cell biology and imaging. Expertise in mouse studies is needed as well.
More details about our research are available at https://qatar-weill.cornell.edu/research/research-faculty/machaca-lab
Must Have
Ph.D. degree in a related field
Should Have
Experience in broad cell biology techniques, including imaging and biochemical approaches
Essential Skills
- Highly motivated
- Fluent in English
- Organizational skills
- Manuscript writing experience
- Able to work independently
WCM-Q is located in Education City, among other American universities, in Doha, Qatar, which is a rapidly growing research hub. The WCM-Q research program offers a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment, endowed with a comprehensive support infrastructure. Details regarding the WCM-Q research program and facilities can be accessed at https://qatar-weill.cornell.edu/research.
WCM-Q postdoctoral associates are appointed by the academic departments at Weill Cornell Medicine in New York.
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a letter of application, which should outline their interest in the position, along with their curriculum vitae, including the names and contact details of three referees.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.