Post doc position in neural progenitor cell biology and metabolism.

Post doc position in neural progenitor cell biology and metabolism.

We are seeking an enthusiastic postdoc to join the Pearson lab at Weill Cornell Medicine. Our focus is on the role of glucose metabolism during neural development and how glucose transporter regulation directs cell fate decisions. We use transcriptomic, metabolomic and confocal microscopy techniques in mouse and human models of development. Applicants should have a PhD or MD/PhD in neuroscience or developmental biology or related field and demonstrate previous productivity.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team is expected. Strong writing and communication skills are essential. Prior experience in mouse husbandry and genetics, cell culture, immunohistochemistry and imaging are desirable. Interested applicants should send application materials including a CV that describes past research experience, cover letter and contact information of at least three references by email to Dr Caroline Pearson (cap4010@med.cornell.edu), Assistant Professor, Brain and Mind Research Institute, Weill Cornell Medical College.

Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists – faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization – are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side’s scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine’s powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria, and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, New York-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Behavioral Health Center, and New York-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients – the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to protected status, including race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.