Post-Doctoral Fellow

Department/Unit: Immunology & Microbial Disease Work Shift: Day (United States of America) The Matthaiou Lab (https://www.amc.edu/researcher/efthymia-iliana-matthaiou/) is seeking a postdoctoral fellow who is passionate for science, have excellent communication skills and desire to be part of a close-knit team. This individual will lead an independent project related to the lab’s research on host-pathogen interplay during fungal infections. The Matthaiou lab is building therapeutic platforms and novel diagnostics for fungal diseases. Our research involves human studies and the development of artificial intelligence to predict the risk of fungal disease and the appropriate treatment regimen for patients with fungal infections. We are an interactive and diverse group with a team-oriented goal to improve human health and lives through scientific discoveries. Minimum Qualifications: MD or Ph.D. in cell biology, molecular biology, immunology, hematopoiesis or a related field Ability to design, conduct and troubleshoot hypothesis-testing experiments. Ability to select and determine appropriate research procedures. Ability to collect, compile, analyze and interpret data. Competence in literature searches and ability to summarize information needed for studies. Ability to prepare figures to depict research findings, write research and review papers, and present at scientific meetings. Competence in common cell and molecular biology techniques such as qPCR, flow cytometry, imaging, western blot analysis, etc Competence in cell culture (human and mouse, immortalized and primary) Microbial cultures Human sample processing and analysis Experience with mice handling and in vivo models systems is preferred. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate. Applicant must be fluent in English. Demonstrated writing and presentation skills. This is a full-time position with full medical benefits. The PI will work with the successful applicant to develop a training plan to guide the applicant in achieving their longer-term career goals. Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center! Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer. This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that: Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification. Albany Med is the centerpiece of medicine, research, and medical education in New York’s Capital Region and is the area's largest private employer with more than 10,000 employees. Albany Med offers excellent career opportunities in a wide range of roles in both patient care and administration. We value all our staff members and offer outstanding employee benefits including: Excellent health care coverage with lower copays at most Albany Med providers. A wide array of services and programs to support emotional, physical, and mental wellbeing Anchored in the state’s historic capital city, Albany Med offers a full range outpatient and inpatient care and is home to the region’s largest hospital, only Level 1 trauma center, and only children’s hospital. The downtown campus also offers opportunities at Albany Medical College. Albany Med partners with Columbia Memorial Health, Saratoga Hospital and Glens Falls Hospital to form the Albany Med Health System, serving more than three million people over 25 counties.