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Post Doctoral Research Fellow

Hospital for Special Surgery·New York

$71,564 - $78,010/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 day ago
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About the role

The fellow will design and execute research projects on the immunological and genetic pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases to produce peer-reviewed publications. Additional duties include training lab members, presenting at forums, and contributing data for grant applications.

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever.

Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless...

Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.

If this describes you then let’s talk!

HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status Regular Full time Work Shift Day (United States of America) Compensation Range The base pay scale for this position is $71,564.06 - $78,010.40.

In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation.

The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.

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Job Description

Department/Service: Research Institute Job Start Date: 11/2024 Summary: A Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Rheumatology Division is available in the laboratory of Dr. Timothy Niewold at the Hospital for Special Surgery affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine in New York City. The main focus of the lab is to understand the immunological and genetic pathogenesis of autoimmune diseases. This position will involve state-of-the-art molecular and genomic approaches and patient-derived samples to query autoimmune disease pathogenesis.

Responsibilities

The fellow will be responsible for working in conjunction with Dr. Niewold to develop and carry out a project related to autoimmunity research that should result in peer-reviewed publication. He/she will independently design and perform experiments that will utilize molecular, cellular and genetic techniques to answer questions about the role of cytokines and genetic factors in the immunology of autoimmune disease. The postdoc fellow will also have responsibilities for training new or current lab members and colleagues and for working with other lab members to maintain lab function. They will present at lab meetings and represent the lab at other local, national, and international forums, draft manuscripts for publications, and contribute to obtaining data for grant applications. The fellow will be supervised by the laboratory PI Dr. Niewold. The PI will have a weekly formal meeting with the fellow to discuss the experiments, data, and plans in addition to supervision and mentoring during lab meetings that are weekly and informal meetings to quickly discuss data or problems. Minimum Job Requirements: Successful candidates will have a Ph.D. or M.D. degree, a background in genetic and genomic methods, cellular and molecular immunology, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently. This position provides opportunities for individuals interested in developing strong translational research experience. High level of motivation and independence and the ability to think critically are expected. PhD candidates expected to graduate soon are also encouraged to apply.

Skills

  • Proficient use of computers and software Knowledge of Neurological/Orthopaedic/Rheumatologic terminology is a plus. Ideal candidates must have good written/oral communication skills in English. The Hospital for Special Surgery is embedded in a vibrant research environment encompassing Weill Cornell Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and Rockefeller University.
  • Interested applicants should send
  • CV and names of three references to: Dr. Lionel Ivashkiv, Senior Scientist at the Hospital for
  • Special
  • Surgery, 535
  • East 70th
  • Street,
  • New
  • York,
  • New
  • York 10021,
  • Email: niewoldt@hss.edu. Non-Discrimination Policy Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Ph.D. or M.D. degree with a strong background in genetic, genomic, and molecular immunology. High levels of motivation, independence, and the ability to work critically are required.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Data Analysis
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Critical Thinking
  • Experimental Design
  • English Communication
  • Scientific Writing
  • Molecular Immunology
  • Cellular Immunology
  • Genetic and Genomic Methods

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$71,564 - $78,010/yr
Location
New York
Posted
Jul 27, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hospital for Special Surgery

HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 16th consecutive year), No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2025-2026), and the best...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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Postdoctoral research roles in New York

Postdoctoral research fellow positions in New York are often driven by university, medical center, and grant-funded research needs, especially in genetics, genomics, and immunology. Competition is shaped by the need for a Ph.D. or M.D., strong independent research skills, and the ability to think critically in a fast-moving lab environment. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to match the specific molecular immunology methods and research focus in the posting.

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