• Teaching and Research Fellow

    Touro University (Flushing, NY)


    Overview

     

    A full-time laboratory research position with teaching opportunities is open in the Department of Biology at the Touro University, Lander College for Men in Queens NY. This unique opportunity involves independent bench research in the laboratory of Dr. Yakov Peter and the possibility for undergraduate teaching and instruction. Our laboratory is interested in molecular and cellular patterns of stem cell differentiation and tissue regeneration in health and disease.

    Responsibilities

    + Conduct independent laboratory research.

    + Design, analyze, visualize, and interpret experimental data using molecular and cellular biology techniques.

    + Help draft, revise, and publish scientific manuscripts in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals.

    + Contribute to undergraduate education, by assisting with laboratory instruction, mentoring students, and participating in departmental teaching initiatives.

    + Collaborate with faculty and research staff to support the broader goals of the Biology Department.

    Qualifications

    Education/Experience

    + Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related fields required.

    + A postdoctoral, doctoral (Ph.D.) or Masters (M.Sc.) degree with 3+ years experience in tissue culture, genetic, biochemical, and/or immunological techniques preferred.

    + Preference will be given to applicants with teaching experience or interest in acquiring teaching skills.

     

    Maximum Salary

     

    USD $58,000.00/Yr.

     

    Minimum Salary

     

    USD $46,400.00/Yr.

    Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

    + Full range of Health Plans

    + Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

    + Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

    + Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

    + Dependent Care and Transit Programs

    + Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

    + Short-term and Long-term disability programs

    + Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

    + Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)

    + Generous Paid Time Off

    + Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

    + Annual Holiday Schedule

     

    All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

     

    Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

     

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    Job Locations US-NY-Flushing

    ID 2025-12478

    College TUNY - Lander College for Men

     

    Position Type Full-Time

     

    Schedule Shift Varies

     

    Hours Per Week 36.5

     

    Travel None

     

    Category Research

     

    FLSA Status Exempt

     

    Location : Country US