Postdoctoral Associate (Oncology)

Location: New York, New York, United States of America; flexible shifts may include evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on research project demands.

Salary: $65,589–$75,569 annually, based on years of postdoctoral experience.

Company

hirify.global is an independent nonprofit biomedical research institution focused on genetics, cancer, and other disease research, with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center.

What you will do

• Develop and refine experimental protocols and methodologies for advanced organoid and 3D cellular model systems.
• Design and conduct experiments, collect data, and perform statistical analyses.
• Review scientific literature and use current findings to inform research activities.
• Prepare manuscripts, present findings at conferences, and contribute to grant proposals.
• Collaborate with graduate students, researchers, stem cell biologists, data scientists, automation engineers, and software developers.
• Support junior lab members, maintain equipment and inventory, and ensure laboratory safety compliance.

Requirements

• Ph.D. required; at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience preferred.
• Experience with human or mammalian cell culture, 3D culture systems, iPSC culture, and broad cell and molecular biology techniques required.
• Proficiency in flow cytometry and immunofluorescence required.
• Ability to implement or develop protocols focused on advanced 3D cellular model systems.
• Ability to coordinate and perform multiple concurrent assignments across complex workflows and multifaceted projects.
• Previous experience conducting and publishing research.
• Proficiency in relevant laboratory techniques, statistical analysis, and software tools.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice to have

• Experience with liquid handling automation.
• Immuno-oncology experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an interdisciplinary, collaborative oncology research environment.
• Work may require flexible evening, weekend, or holiday shifts based on project demands.
• Research is conducted within an advanced automated platform for cell biology.
• Salary progression is based on postdoctoral experience from $65,589 in years 0–1 to $75,569 in years 5–6.