Postdoctoral Associate

Job Description - Postdoctoral Associate (2602227)

Postdoctoral Associate

Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Biomedical Sciences or a closely related field.

Strong proficiency in wet lab (cell culture, bench assays) and working with mice.

The Wan laboratory at Stony Brook University is seeking two Postdoctoral Associates to join our growing research group. Our research focuses on understanding how RNA regulatory mechanisms contribute to cancer progression and therapeutic responses, and on developing innovative RNA-based therapeutic strategies. Current projects integrate molecular biology, RNA engineering, mRNA technologies, and lipid nanoparticle (LNP)-based delivery systems with translational studies using cellular and animal models to investigate post‑transcriptional regulation and therapeutic intervention approaches in cancer.

The successful candidate will participate in interdisciplinary research involving RNA biology, mRNA and LNP‑related technologies, cell‑based functional assays, and mouse models. Candidates with experience in molecular biology, RNA therapeutics, nanoparticle delivery systems, immunology, or translational biomedical research are highly encouraged to apply.

• Conduct experiments to investigate RNA regulation, mRNA processing, and RNA‑based therapeutic strategies in cancer biology, including the development and evaluation of mRNA and lipid nanoparticle (LNP)-based delivery systems using cellular and mouse models.
• Write manuscripts for publication, analyze experimental data, and present research findings at national/international scientific meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting with laboratory organization and training new personnel.

The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

The starting salary range (or hiring range) to be offered for this position is noted below, it represents SBU’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Job Number: 2602227
Official

Job Title:

Postdoctoral Associate
Job Field:
Post Doctoral
Primary

Location:

Department/Hiring Area:
Pharmacology

Schedule:

Full-time

Shift: Day Shift
Shift

Hours:

8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Posting

Start Date:

(not specified)
Posting End Date:
Jul 13, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
Appointment Type:
Regular
Salary Grade: E89
SBU Area:
The Research Foundation for The State University of New York at Stony Brook