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Postdoctoral position available immediately – Zebrafish vascular development, function, and disease (New York city)

Posted by , on 12 September 2026

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Location: New York city

Closing Date: 31 December 2026

The Torres-Vázquez Lab at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York City, NY, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team investigating the mechanisms that regulate vascular development, function, and disease using zebrafish as a model system.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic research environment and contribute to innovative projects at the interface of cardiovascular biology, genetics, and disease modeling.

The position is available immediately and supported by new NIH funding.

 

Applicants should have:

A PhD in developmental biology, cardiovascular biology, genetics, cell biology, or a related field.

A strong publication record or clear evidence of research productivity.

Demonstrable experimental creativity.

Experience in one or more of these areas: zebrafish biology, molecular biology, genetics, signaling, mechanobiology, cardiovascular biology, developmental biology, gene expression analyses, quantitative imaging.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Strong quantitative and analytical skills.

The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

 

Preference will be given to candidates with experience in one or more of these areas.

Zebrafish experimental techniques.

Confocal microscopy, including image analyses.

Genetics, including genome editing and transgenic approaches.

Gene expression analyses.

Biochemistry.

Disease modeling and functional assays.

Cell culture.

 

To apply, simply provide these two documents:

  1. Single-page cover letter (research interests, experience, career goals, availability date)
  2. CV with your current contact information and the contact information for three references (name, email, telephone, relationship, length and nature of acquaintance).

 

Applying:

Please email applications and inquiries to Dr. Jesús Torres-Vázquez (jtorresv@nyulangone.org) using the subject line: Postdoctoral application for Torres-Vázquez Lab / Your name

Salary: 72,000

Start date: 30 September 2026

Closing Date: 31 December 2026

Scientific fields: Cardiovascular development, Development and disease, Organogenesis, Quantitative biology and modelling

Model systems: Zebrafish

Duration: Fixed term

Minimum qualifications: PhD