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Location
New York
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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.
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Compensation Range
The base pay scale for this position is $23.35 - $35.51. In addition, this position will be eligible for additional benefits consistent with the role. The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be determined based on various factors, including but not limited to: scope of role, level of experience, education, accomplishments, internal equity, budget, and subject to Fair Market Value evaluation. The hiring range listed is a good faith determination of potential compensation at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.What you will be doing
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE in New York, NY,
Identifying genomic drivers in human immune disorders
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join the laboratory of Dr. Laura Donlin at the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) and Weill Cornell Medicine. Our research focuses on the molecular drivers of human autoimmunity, including conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, utilizing primary patient tissues and blood samples. The successful candidate will leverage advanced genomic sequencing technologies and cellular mechanistic assays to investigate the role of somatic mutations in the pathogenesis and progression of autoimmune disease.
Qualifications and experience:
Hold a PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent degree in Immunology, Molecular Biology, Genomics, or a related field.
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Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following areas:
Molecular biology and genome-wide sequencing approaches.
Flow cytometry and primary immune cell culture assays.
The Donlin laboratory
The Donlin laboratory is situated within the Upper East Side biomedical campus, a world-class research hub comprising Weill Cornell Medicine, New York Presbyterian Hospital, HSS, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and The Rockefeller University. We are active members of the Immunology & Microbial Pathogenesis (IMP) and the Physiology, Biophysics and Systems Biology (PBSB) graduate programs, as well as several national consortia and translational science team projects. Supported by a robust portfolio of federal and private grants, our highly collaborative environment empowers postdocs to engage with global experts, spearhead high-impact publications, and accelerate toward career independence.
To apply, send a compiled PDF with the following information to [email protected]:
Cover letter; include a brief narrative of your research experiences, interests, and career goals.
CV
Three names for a reference survey.
Postdoctoral Fellow Salary
$68,812 with an additional $6000/year in housing supplement
Non-Discrimination Policy
Hospital for Special Surgery is committed to providing high quality care and skilled, compassionate, reliable service to our community in a safe and healing environment. Consistent with this commitment, Hospital for Special Surgery provides care, admits, and treats patients and provides all services without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, national origin, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, veteran or military status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law or by accreditation standards.
Other facts
About Hospital for Special Surgery
HSS is the world’s leading academic medical center focused on musculoskeletal health. At its core is Hospital for Special Surgery, nationally ranked No. 1 in orthopedics (for the 16th consecutive year), No. 3 in rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report (2025-2026), and the best pediatric orthopedic hospital in NY, NJ and CT by U.S. News & World Report “Best Children’s Hospitals” list (2024-2025). In a survey of medical professionals in more than 20 countries by Newsweek, HSS is ranked world #1 in orthopedics for a fifth consecutive year (2025).
Founded in 1863, the Hospital has the lowest readmission rates in the nation for orthopedics, and among the lowest infection and complication rates. HSS was the first in New York State to receive Magnet Recognition for Excellence in Nursing Service from the American Nurses Credentialing Center five consecutive times. An affiliate of Weill Cornell Medical College, HSS has a main campus in New York City and facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut and in the Long Island and Westchester County regions of New York State, as well as in Florida.
What you'll do
- The Postdoctoral Associate will identify genomic drivers in human immune disorders and investigate the role of somatic mutations in autoimmune disease. This involves leveraging advanced genomic sequencing technologies and cellular mechanistic assays.
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