New York Medical College (NYMC or College) School of Medicine (SOM) and the Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences (GSBMS) invite applications for a new position of Vice Chair for Research (VCR) of the Department of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology providing leadership in basic and translational research to a faculty of distinguished academic scientists, educators and clinicians. The VCR will work collaboratively with the Chair, who is the academic leader of the department, as well as the Dean of the SOM and faculty of the NYMC community. The new Vice Chair for Research will also have the unique opportunity to establish and direct a new Center of Excellence in their area of expertise, to integrate investigators from the basic and clinical sections of the department and the College.
The College’s Basic Sciences Department is a home to approximately 120 full time and 70 part-time/voluntary basic science faculty members, in addition to research and support staff, graduate and medical students, and postdocs. Faculty research programs in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology & Immunology span bacterial, viral, and parasite pathogenesis including tick-borne pathogens, vaccine and diagnostic development, toxicology, immunology, immunotherapeutics, systems biology /immunology and cancer. Departmental research support is provided by a variety of sources including the National Institutes of Health, the U.S. Department of Health, Department of Defense, New York State, private foundations and biomedical corporations. NYMC is currently expanding its virology faculty and research capability with additional faculty recruitment and capital facilities investments.
NYMC, founded in 1860, is part of the Touro College and University System and is located on a 55-acre campus in Valhalla NY adjacent to WMC, and has schools of medicine (MD), dentistry (DDS), health professions (MPH, DPH, DPT, MS in Speech Language Pathology, MS in Biostatistics), graduate studies (MS, PhD), and nursing (BSN). NYMC is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to create an environment which fosters the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should make their needs for accommodation known to the search committee administration.
Work in the field of molecular immunology (innate immunity), and/or endocrinology (obesity) utilizing mouse models and cell culture. The fellows will work under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) on sponsored research projects performing standard and complex laboratory procedures. Successful candidates will be expected to possess attention to detail; be able to communicate effectively at all levels, exhibit initiative, work well with others; comply with all applicable safety procedures.
Work in the field of molecular immunology (innate immunity), and/or endocrinology (obesity) utilizing mouse models and cell culture. The Senior Fellow will work under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) on sponsored research projects performing standard and complex laboratory procedures independently. Successful candidates will be expected to possess attention to detail; be able to communicate effectively at all levels, exhibit initiative, work well with others and independently; comply with all applicable safety procedures.
A postdoctoral or research associate position is available at the New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY to work in the field of stem cell therapies utilizing mouse models and cell-based analyses.
Interested candidates should send resume/cv with letter of interest to Mitchell S, Cairo, MD Mitchell_Cairo@nymc.edu, or Yanling Liao, PhD, Yanling_Liao@nymc.edu
Dr. Chitti R. Moorthy, Professor of Clinical Radiation Medicine and Department Chair, is returning to the full time faculty after long and honorable service as Department Chair. Therefore, the Westchester Medical Center Health System (WMCHealth) and the New York Medical College School of Medicine (NYMC) seek a full time Director of the Radiation Oncology Clinical Service of the WMCHealth Network and Academic Chairperson of the Department. This is a 12-month service period position per year, with an anticipated start date in Spring/Summer 2021. The successful candidate will be expected to provide programmatic excellence in clinical services, education, and independent original research.
