New York University: NYU - NY: Tandon School of Engineering: Biomedical Engineering
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Open Date
Aug 13, 2025
Description
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE
New York University Tandon School of Engineering
The de Lázaro Lab (NanoBioEngineering for Tissue Reprogramming and Regeneration, https://www.delazarolab.com) at NYU Tandon School of Engineering is seeking to hire a Post Doctoral Associate to work in with Dr. Lazaro.
New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and the Tandon School of Engineering, located in Brooklyn, NY, is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. Our laboratory is a diverse mix of biomedical and mechanical engineers, biologists, and pharmacists.
Expectations
Candidates will be responsible for working with a unique transgenic mouse model that enables specific cardiomyocyte reprogramming (details here) and will utilize molecular biology (including multi-omics), histological and functional (including echocardiography) techniques to investigate cell reprogramming and its effects on regeneration. Candidates will also work closely with rodent surgeons at the CVRC to establish different cardiac injury models and will be expected to contribute to other cell reprogramming projects in the laboratory. Previous experience in a wide variety of molecular biology and histological techniques is a must, prior experience working with mice is advantageous but not strictly required.
Salary range
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is between $62,500.00 and $70,000.00 depending on the candidate’s experience and qualification.
Tandon faculty and students are at the forefront of the high-tech start-up culture in New York City and have access to NYU’s Global Network University. The NYU Tandon School of Engineering is deeply committed to excellence in teaching and learning. Tandon fosters student and faculty innovation and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. The Tech4Health Institute is NYU Langone’s research and development hub for new biomedical instruments and technologies. The Tech4Health Institute connects engineers and physical scientists with clinicians and life scientists across NYU to address key unsolved problems and unmet needs in biomedicine.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a PhD in Biology, Stem Cell Biology, Regenerative Medicine, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field. We welcome applicants with recent PhDs and individuals seeking additional postdoctoral training. Candidates will be required to present eligibility to work in the United States.
Application Instructions
Applicants should submit, as one pdf, the following information:
- an up-to-date CV that includes a complete list of publications,
- a research statement that describes their interest and goals and how their research relates to this position,
- copies of up to three relevant scientific papers,
- names and contact information for three references.
All application materials should be submitted electronically via Interfolio and to: irene.delazaro@nyu.edu
Review of applications will begin as soon as possible and will continue until the position is filled. Expected start date is between September and November 2025.