Postdoctoral Fellow - Trotman Lab

Postdoctoral position in cancer-neuroscience
The Trotman Lab at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking applications for postdoctoral candidates with a strong background in neurobiology. We study lethal metastatic cancer. The project aims to define how peripheral nerves in the metastatic tumor environment interact with cancer cells and affect progression, therapy and disease outcome.
The team uses a genetically engineered model of metastatic prostate cancer in a native, immune competent environment (see PMIDs: 24444712, 25829425 and 31092557). Recently, they developed whole organ 3D imaging at single cell resolution of the disease (PMID 34788609). This now allows them to map and functionally probe the neuro-metastatic interface (reviewed in 32302564). The work is a close collaboration with the Borniger Lab at CSHL studying brain body communication in cancer (see PMID 31174326).

The successful candidate will have a PhD in Neuroscience, and extensive expertise with in vivo techniques for functional neurobiology, such as optogenetics, stereotaxic viral injections, calcium imaging etc. Candidates are expected to be great at communicating principles of neurobiology and innovative at problem solving in order to apply the above techniques to functional probing of peripheral nerve interaction with metastatic cancer in various organs.
They should thrive in a mixed environment that brings together CSHL’s cutting edge cancer and neuroscientists. Opportunities for translational studies with clinician collaborators are also available.
 
How to Apply:
For immediate consideration, please complete the online application found here: Postdoctoral Fellow- Trotman Lab    Position ID 00607
 

Environment
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone. We have had researchers with a variety of backgrounds and believe in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
 
Compensation & Benefits
Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL Benefits , Postdoctoral Landing  sites to learn more. The salary for this role is $70,000. The salary range or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).
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