Postdoctoral openings

August 2021 (open until fillled – deadline: January 31st, 2022)

A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Brain Tumor Research Group at the State University of New York (SUNY), Upstate Medical Center located in Syracuse, NY.

Our laboratory studies the microenvironment of malignant brain tumors, with new projects focused on tumor immunology, extracellular matrix, and tumor-brain communication.

We are looking for highly motivated scientists with a background in cancer biology, immunology, or neuroscience. Applicants must have excellent communication skills and prior experience with methods in cellular and molecular biology. Candidates with experience in immune cell profiling, flow cytometry, immune assays, rodent surgery, next-generation sequencing, or CRISPR methods will be strongly preferred. Recent PhD graduates and junior postdoctoral scientists are encouraged to apply.

Interested individuals should submit a single PDF containing: a) Curriculum vitae with list of publications; b) Description of prior or current research (no more than 2 pages); c) Contact information of 3 references. Please submit documentation and any inquiries to the Viapiano Laboratory (viapianm@upstate.edu)

SUNY Upstate Medical University (“Upstate”) is the leading academic medical center and largest healthcare provider in central New York. The university is located in Syracuse, NY, a diverse and affordable metropolitan area with easy access to the Adirondacks, Catskills and Finger Lakes and within driving distance to major population centers on the East Coast.  For further information please visit www.upstate.edu