The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

The laboratory of Jonathan Peled is seeking a highly motivated and successful individual with a background in microbiology/microbiome, immunology, and/or prior experience or interest in computational/bioinformatics approaches. The lab focuses on investigating how the gut microbiome interacts with the host immune system in the context of cancer immunotherapy and allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation. This includes investigations in mouse models, with cultivated commensal organisms, and human biospecimens. As well, we have a focus on pre-clinical investigation of novel therapeutic approaches that have potential for translation into the clinic.

Our group is highly collaborative, both within MSK and outside. The laboratory seeks to develop a diverse and multi-disciplinary team of students, postdocs and research technicians.

Projects include:

• How does the microbiome affect multiple myeloma biology and treatment response

• Investigation of mechanisms by which Enterococci exacerbate graft-vs-host diseases.

• Understanding how environmental exposures (e.g. diet, antibiotics) mediate or mitigate microbiome injury in patients receiving cancer therapy or mouse models thereof

• Identifying microbiome-derived metabolites that modulate host immunity

See http://www.peledlab.org for more information about the laboratory.

The ideal candidate would have:

• A Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in microbiology, immunology, cell biology, or related field.

• Training in or an interest in learning bioinformatics

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Collaborative skills and the ability to work in a team

• Ability to perform self-directed and guided research

Application Requirements

Please send CV, a letter outlining your interest and names/contact information of three references via email to: peledj@mskcc.org.

Information about postdoctoral benefits and resources at MSKCC: https://www.mskcc.org/education-training/postdoctoral/resources-postdocs.

Pay range: $72,000 - $76,385

Closing:

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