Postdoctoral Fellow – Cancer Cell Dormancy, Metastasis, and Host Niches

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 Fellowto join our team.

This position focuses on howhost-dependent variationshapes the dormancy and awakening of disseminated cancer cells inbreast cancer and melanoma. We are particularly interested inaging-related changes in host tissuesand systemic signals that influence target organs such as theliver 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: -ghiso

Our laboratory is embedded in a highly interactive and multidisciplinary environment that includes the Cancer Dormancy Institute, the Department of Cell Biology, theStem 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.

We seek candidates who:

• Have a PhD or equivalent degree andno prior postdoctoral training.
• Have a strong foundation incancer biologyintersecting with one or more of the following areas:immunology, stem cell biology, aging, liver biology, or lung biology.
• Demonstrate solid expertise incell biologyandin 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.

Equal opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

All hiring/ employment decisions are based on demonstrated capabilities, skills, and qualifications. We do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

The salary for this position exceeds the guidelines set by the NIH, ensuring competitive compensation.