Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow – MCBS
PVN ID: MD-2511-007104
Category: Postdoctoral
Location: CUNY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Job Description

General Description

The Department of Molecular, Cellular, and Biomedical Sciences (MCBS) at the CUNY SoM invites applications for a full-time position at the rank of Postdoctoral Fellow. We seek a productive cardiovascular scientist who complements departmental strengths in cardiovascular biology and disease, including vascular biology, myocardial pathophysiology, metabolic regulation, and mechanisms of heart failure.

We particularly welcome applicants pursuing mechanistic studies that illuminate pathways linking cardiac function and cardiometabolic disease. The fellow will work under the mentorship of a faculty investigator while developing an independent line of research in cardiovascular and metabolic sciences. The position offers access to modern core facilities and a strong interdisciplinary network across CUNY campuses.

Other Duties

  • Conduct independent and collaborative research projects in cardiovascular or cardiometabolic biology.
  • Design and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments involving molecular, cellular, and physiological approaches.
  • Present research findings at departmental seminars and national conferences.
  • Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and contribute to grant applications.
  • Mentor undergraduate or medical students in the laboratory.
  • Participate in departmental seminars and research-in-progress meetings.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • D., M.D., or equivalent degree in Physiology, Molecular or Cellular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.
  • Demonstrated research experience in cardiovascular or metabolic science, ideally including expertise in non-coding RNA and microRNA, mitochondrial function, and calcium signaling.
  • Evidence of research productivity through first-author publications in reputable journals.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in research and mentoring.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with experimental models of cardiovascular or metabolic disorders.
  • Proficiency in bioengineering, molecular biology (microRNA), imaging, and functional assays related to calcium handling or endothelial physiology.
  • Interest in developing interdisciplinary collaborations within and beyond CUNY.

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
MCBS
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$70,000.00 - $72,100.00
Closing Date
Jan 12, 2026 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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