Author: Viapiano Laboratory

(Fall 2021 / Spring 2022)

The Viapiano Laboratory is seeking undergraduate and medical students interested in joining on-going projects in brain tumor biology. Candidates should have a strong STEM background including education in biochemistry, molecular/cellular biology, genetics, or related disciplines. Prior laboratory experience is strongly desirable. Participation in individual or independent projects is possible, depending on research experience.

Students interested in joining the lab to pursue research projects in the Summer 2022 should contact the lab early in the Spring semester (January through early March 2022). Students available to pursue projects full-time during the summer will be considered for a research stipend and opportunities for competitive funding. Students interested in competing for an intra- or extra-mural scholarship must contact the laboratory several months in advance of the deadline.

Interested students should contact Dr. Viapiano directly (viapianm@upstate.edu) to discuss available positions. Students should email their CV or resume, a brief description of any prior research experience (no more than one page), and contact information of two academic references.

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