Careers

The Research Department’s mission is to provide talent and services that empower our research affiliates to innovate and convey discoveries that transform our knowledge economy in providing essential administrative services that enable faculty to focus their efforts on their academic and investigative projects. The office administers sponsored projects and delivers intellectual property and technology transfer services that fuel innovation, moving ideas and inventions to the marketplace. Reporting to the Vice President of Research and the Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel, the Associate Counsel will play a key role in overseeing and coordinating a broad variety of legal and contractual functions in support of the department’s business operations.  The Associate Counsel will focus on the efficient and effective management of all department’s business contracts and processes to ensure best industry standards are adhered to while protecting the legal interests of the institution and its affiliates (e.g., Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute, Westchester Medical Center, Touro University IRB, etc.). The Associate Counsel will be integrated into the fabric of the legal office of the New York Medical College.

Manage and maintain awards issued to the College from New York State, Foundations and National Institutes of Health (NIH) subcontracts. Responsible for approving expenditures based on the Terms and Conditions of awards. Approve subcontract recipient invoices based on actual and expected expenditures. Provide analysis on accounting activity to Principal Investigators (PIs) and Administrators. Perform accounting transactions including creating and submitting monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual financial reports of grant activity to funding agencies. Assist with financial projects as requested.  Serve as liaison to funding agencies on behalf of the College.  Communicate with PIs and administrators regarding agency regulation, college policies and procedures.  This role also serves as backup for the direct federal awards. 

The Communications Specialist will assist in strategic communication and marketing initiatives for the School of Health Sciences and Practice (SHSP) as well as New York Medical College (NYMC) as a whole. This position is responsible for coordinating a wide range of activities that support communications priorities, especially assisting in SHSP admissions marketing, digital and print advertisements, social media, website updates, printed collateral, event coverage, media relations, electronic communications, and photography for SHSP and NYMC. This position supports NYMC’s core messaging and ensures its brand is effectively communicated in all print and digital media, as well as fosters engagement to enhance student learning, and drive NYMC’s brand and SHSP program awareness.

Reporting to the Phase 1 Co-Directors in the Office of UME, the Clinical Module Co-Director will be responsible for the development of the curriculum, structure, and assessment of the clinical component of the curriculum module during Phase 1 of the M.D. Degree Program, and oversight of its teaching faculty. It is expected that the Clinical Module Co-Director will meet regularly with appointed Phase 1 Co-Directors. In addition, the Clinical Module Co- Director should regularly communicate using established pathways with other curriculum module directors across the M.D. Degree Program to ensure vertical and horizontal curriculum integration.

New York Medical College (NYMC) is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy in the El Ouaamari laboratory. We are looking for candidates with strong interest in neuroscience and energy balance. Supervised by the Principal Investigator (Pl), the ideal candidate will assist in conducting experiments and analyzing/interpreting data. He/she will assist in obtaining quotes, purchasing laboratory supplies, and maintaining reagent stocks. He/she will assist in the maintenance of the mouse lines and mouse genotyping and other duties as assigned.

The Retirement Benefits Specialist will assist employees with retirement and healthcare plans and will provide administrative support for those plans to employees, retirees, and beneficiaries. The Specialist is responsible for timely completion of plan administration, audits, and the submission of plan contributions. Coordination with internal partners (e.g., Finance) and external partners (plan fiduciary and consultants) is a critical aspect of the role. The Specialist will coordinate plan administration, standardized processes and collaborate on projects with colleagues in the Touro University Human Resources Department. The Specialist reports directly to the NYMC Director of Human Resources, with a dotted line to the Touro University Director of Benefits.   Flexible work arrangements including hybrid work opportunities are available (upon approval).

The Department of Otolaryngology at Westchester Medical Center is seeking a dynamic, distinguished, and nationally recognized leader to serve as the Department Chair at New York Medical College (NYMC) and Director at Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMC). Overall, the Chair/Director is a highly visible leader who is charged with furthering the shared goals and mission of the academic health center that elevates the department to a position of academic and professional eminence. The Chair/Director will have the responsibility of assuring WMC's delivery of the highest quality clinical services including outpatient care at practice locations throughout the Hudson Valley network. 

The Director for the NYMC Genomics Core (“Director” and “Core”) will administratively lead the Core to provide innovative and rapid turn-around sequencing services for basic, translational, and clinical research, to maximize efficient use of Core assets, and to expand services to a wider customer base. The Director will work closely with other core facilities to provide integrated services. The Director will also provide expert support for basic, translational, and clinical research projects seeking to understand, diagnose, or treat a variety of inherited and acquired human pathologies. The Director reports directly to the Vice President for Research (Dr. Salomon Amar).   Genomics Research Core is an established facility fully equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation to perform DNA, RNA, and single-cell sequencing. The Core is supported by an outstanding flow cytometry core, a bioinformatics core, and high-performance computing resources. The Genomics Research Core consists of a research genomics laboratory, a CLIA-CAP accredited clinical diagnostics laboratory, and a molecular resource facility.

The Division of Physical Therapy in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, in the School of Health Sciences and Practice (SHSP) and Institute of Public Health at New York Medical College invites applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, contingent upon the qualifications of the candidate. For this position, experienced faculty with a record of teaching and scholarship are preferred. However, recent graduates of research-based doctoral degree programs will be considered, as will be DPT prepared candidates with recognition by ABPTS as a clinical specialist in an area of expertise, and evidence of the capacity to develop a scholarly agenda. Priorities for areas of teaching and scholarship include: 1) orthopaedics, 2) educational technology and curricular design. Specialization in orthopaedics is preferred. Additional responsibilities include program administrative activities and service consistent with the college’s mission.  Research opportunities exist to collaborate with faculty in other departments within the School of Health Sciences and Practice, and within the School of Medicine and School of Biomedical Sciences. Local clinical sites and institutions with which the program collaborates include Westchester Medical Center, Blythedale Children’s Hospital, and Burke Rehabilitation Hospital. The full-time faculty position is based on a 12-month salary and benefits package.

The Assistant Clerkship Director ("Assistant CD") for the Department of Pediatrics for New York Medical College ("College" or "NYMC") School of Medicine ("SOM") is a vital educational administrative support role that functions in partnership with the Clerkship Director to enhance and streamline the delivery of the required clinical clerkship within Phase 2 of the M.D. Degree Program. The Assistant CD assumes a range of responsibilities including the provision of administrative support and scheduling duties; developing new curricular initiatives; participating in committee work; and aiding with the provision of feedback and student assessments. The Assistant CD shall be committed to collaborative decision-making, continuous quality improvement of the curriculum, and service oriented. The Assistant CD reports to the Clerkship Director who reports to the Phase 2 Director for the M.D. Degree Program.

The Data Analyst (DA) assists in the planning and implementation of systems designed to promote transparency amongst stakeholders and support the assessment and evaluation of strategic priorities, accreditation compliance, and objectives related to the School of Medicine (SOM) curriculum and medical education program as a whole. An essential component of the DA position is to provide and maintain a centralized infrastructure for data collection, analysis, and evidenced-based decision making in support of continuous quality improvement (CQI) and programmatic accreditation. The DA has the primary responsibility for coordinating and tracking of all routine reporting and ad-hoc data requests; ensuring appropriate and timely workflow in accordance with the assessment cycle of the SOM and medical education program; organizing meetings both within and across departments; and maintaining and promoting a positive culture of teamwork and innovation.  As a member of the Office of Undergraduate Medical Education, the DA works closely with the team to promote a culture of assessment, develop new strategies/adopt new technology to manage curricular data, and assist in all aspects of project management, database management, statistical data analysis, and report preparation.

The Laboratory Assistant (LA) at New York Medical College (NYMC) will be an integral member of the laboratory environment supporting medical research in important areas of focus including cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, kidney disease, the neurosciences, disaster medicine, and vaccine development. This position may involve various responsibilities including but not limited to assisting with the design and performance of experiments, documenting results, maintaining laboratory equipment and stock, and ensuring laboratory organization. The level of independence and supervision may vary based on the lab’s focus, the candidate’s experience, ability to multitask among other factors. The specific duties for the lab environment are highlighted below.   NYMC is seeking a LA for the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy in El Ouaamari laboratory. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the lab workflow so that research activities meet deadlines, under the supervision of the PI. The LA provides lab administrative support. He/she performs day-to-day lab management including initiating the purchase of equipment and laboratory supplies, maintaining reagent stocks and equipment, organizing lab meetings, enforcing lab safety guidelines and providing administrative support for compliance with regulatory bodies.

The candidate will report to Dr. Salomon Amar, VP for Research, and to the Clinical Research Project Manager. Incumbent will manage all aspects of research study. Attention to detail, self-starter,organized as well as good communication skills. Applicant must adhere to patient confidentially as well as oversees various studies effectively and efficiently.

The Research Services Librarian’s core function is engagement with New York Medical College (NYMC) researchers and research teams to deliver relevant information services, instruction, and solutions in the pursuit of knowledge creation. Reporting to the Associate Director, USER Services, responsibilities include but are not limited to: partnering with student, faculty, and resident researchers, expert searching, participation on systematic review teams, reference services, technical support, web content delivery, data visualization and data management support, instruction and outreach, special projects, and assigned liaison responsibilities with academic departments. The incumbent is expected to participate in varied aspects of the library’s operations through work on committees.   This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for a blend of remote and in-office work to accommodate flexibility and collaboration.

NYMC is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy. The position is available in the El Ouaamari laboratory to investigate the role of the peripheral neurons in the regulation of systemic energy homeostasis. Self-driven, creative, resourceful and independent candidates with a PhD in neuroscience and/or endocrine physiology are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will develop a research project focused on understanding how peripheral neurons control glucose and lipid homeostasis with the long-term goal of identifying high-value biological data that can be harnessed to design neuromodulation-based strategies to counter diabetes and/or obesity. The successful candidate will contribute to the training of research assistants and graduate students and actively participate in lab and departmental meetings.   How to apply: Interested candidates should submit a complete CV, a summary of current and future research interests, and the contact information of three reference. 

The Laboratory Assistant at New York Medical College (NYMC) will be an integral member of the laboratory environment supporting medical research in important areas of focus including cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, kidney disease, the neurosciences, disaster medicine, and vaccine development. This position may involve various responsibilities including but not limited to assisting with the design and performance of experiments, documenting results, maintaining laboratory equipment and stock, and ensuring laboratory organization. The level of independence and supervision may vary based on the lab’s focus, the candidate’s experience, ability to multitask among other factors. The specific duties for the lab environment are highlighted below.   The Bisserier Laboratory at New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY, is currently seeking a Full-time Laboratory Assistant. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with an interest in cellular and molecular biology. As a Laboratory Assistant, they will various laboratory techniques, including cell culture using human pulmonary vascular cells, pharmacological treatments, proliferation/apoptosis assays, immunoblotting, qRT-PCR, staining, in-vivo models of the disease, and various bioinformatic tools to analyze new data. The ideal candidate should excel in a collaborative team environment while also demonstrating strong self-motivation and determination.

The Department of Urology is seeking a dynamic, distinguished, and nationally recognized leader to serve as the Department Chair at New York Medical College (NYMC) and Director at Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMC). Overall, the Chair/Director is a highly visible leader who is charged with furthering the shared goals and mission of the academic health center that elevates the department to a position of academic and professional eminence. 

New York Medical College Department of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology is recruiting a Research Specialist to participate in research activities on pathogens, antimicrobials, genomics, and microbiome. Hands-on experience with qPCR, gene manipulation, genome and microbiome analysis, and high throughput library screens preferred. The ability to multitask, work collaboratively, manage data, draft reports, and communicate well are plus. Suitable candidates from other backgrounds are welcome and will have opportunities for multidisciplinary training in infectious disease research.

The Laboratory Assistant at New York Medical College (NYMC) will be an integral member of the laboratory environment supporting medical research in important areas of focus including cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, kidney disease, the neurosciences, disaster medicine, and vaccine development. This position may involve various responsibilities including but not limited to assisting with the design and performance of experiments, documenting results, maintaining laboratory equipment and stock, and ensuring laboratory organization. The level of independence and supervision may vary based on the lab’s focus, the candidate’s experience, ability to multitask among other factors. The specific duties for the lab environment are highlighted below.   This position is in an NIH-funded lab within the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology that investigates antibiotic resistance and vaccine development for pathogenic bacteria. This position provides laboratory support for work in bacterial culture, molecular biology, protein purification and immunological assays. Animal work (mice) is also expected. For further details, please see our lab website at www.bessenlab.org.

This is a research fellow (post-doctoral level) position involving scientific investigation in an NIH-funded lab within the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology that studies antibiotic resistance and vaccine development for pathogenic streptococci. For more information about the lab, please visit the following website: www.bessenlab.org. 

The Laboratory Assistant at New York Medical College (NYMC) will be an integral member of the laboratory environment supporting medical research in important areas of focus including cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, kidney disease, the neurosciences, disaster medicine, and vaccine development. This position may involve various responsibilities including but not limited to assisting with the design and performance of experiments, documenting results, maintaining laboratory equipment and stock, and ensuring laboratory organization. The level of independence and supervision may vary based on the lab’s focus, the candidate’s experience, ability to multitask among other factors. The specific duties for the lab environment are highlighted below.   This position is in an NIH-funded lab within the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology that investigates antibiotic resistance and vaccine development for pathogenic bacteria. This position provides laboratory support for work in bacterial culture, molecular biology, protein purification and immunological assays. Assistance animal work (mice) may be requested.

Mechanism of Chemoreflex and Baroreflex alterations causinq Postural Tachvcardia Syndrome in POTS patients with orthostatic hvperpnea and hypocapnia   The job will involve participation in most aspects of research pertinentto our current NIH funding which involves real time measurements of blood flow and the effects of drugs in out-patient human subjects, peroneal microneurography, cerebral oximetry, and performing tilt table tests on research subjects.

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 and independently; comply with all applicable safety procedures