Research Affiliate I (Post Doctoral)

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Compensation Details:

Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).

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Responsibilities

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Research Affiliate I. This position offers a stimulating professional growth opportunity at the interface of microbiome science, metabolomics, toxicology, and human health under the mentorship of the Principal Investigator. The Research Affiliate I will work with a Principal Investigator to to develop their post-doctoral research skillset by investigating how gut microbes biotransform environmental pollutants and dietary compounds, and how these microbial transformations influence pollutant toxicity and disease-relevant pathways, including carcinogenesis and systemic toxicity.

The incumbent will contribute to designing, performing, analyzing, and presenting experiments to evaluate the biological effects of microbial metabolites on human cancer cell lines, organoid models, and mouse models. Experimental approaches include cell migration, invasion, cytotoxicity, genotoxicity assays, and gene expression profiling (qPCR, RNA/DNA extraction), as well as advanced metabolomics using high-resolution mass spectrometry platforms such as QTOF and Orbitrap. The Research Affiliate I will integrate multi-omics data to elucidate mechanisms by which microbial biotransformation modulates pollutant toxicity and disease-relevant pathways. The incumbent will maintain detailed laboratory records, contribute to manuscript preparation, perform rigorous data analysis, and assist with training junior staff. The role also involves maintaining and operating key laboratory instruments and shared resources.

This position will be part of a dynamic team serving the Wadsworth Center's mission in the New York State Department of Health's efforts to protect and promote the health of New York's citizens. Come be a part of Science in the Pursuit of Health!

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Metabolomics or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Expertise in anaerobic gut microbiology, molecular biology techniques, human cell culture, and organoid models. Experience in metabolomics, next generation sequencing, and statistical analyses.

Conditions of Employment

Grant funded position expected to last through 11/19/2026 with this possibility of extension. Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables, is required.

Visa sponsorship may be available for this position, in accordance with applicable federal requirements.

Travel up to 10% of the time will be required.

The incumbent in this position may be required to wear personal protective clothing and equipment.

The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire. Telecommuting will not be available.

HRI participates in the E-Verify Program.

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About Health Research, Inc.

Join us in our mission to make a difference in public health and advance scientific research! At Health Research, Inc. (HRI), your work will contribute to meaningful change and innovation in the communities we serve! At HRI, we are on a mission to transform the health and well-being of the people of New York State through innovative partnerships and cutting-edge public health initiatives. As a dynamic non-profit organization, HRIplays a crucial role in advancing the strategic goals of the New York State Department of Health (DOH), Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center (RPCCC), and other health-related entities.