Associate Researcher

About the Role

The Associate Researcher is an entry-level laboratory research position responsible for conducting routine and assisting in routine and standardized experiments using techniques specific to the assigned research project under the supervision of the Principal Investigator or a senior researcher. This individual typically conducts laboratory research and the position may include lab and clerical support.

The Eva González Díaz Lab is seeking highly motivated Associate Researchers to join an interdisciplinary research team focused on uncovering the complex interplay between bone tissues, the bone marrow microenvironment, and the immune system in health and disease. The lab develops sophisticated 3D micro-tissue models that integrate a mineralized bone compartment and bone marrow niche to study cell-cell and cell-ECM interactions.

Areas of interest include:

• Uncovering microenvironmental drivers of drug resistance and treatment failure in cancer.
• Identifying key regulators of bone degeneration in aging (e.g., osteoporosis).
• Developing personalized, high-throughput screens for therapeutic discovery using patient samples.

Successful candidates will gain expertise in:

• 3D bioprinting
• Multi-omics analysis
• Stem cell-based tissue engineering
• Advanced microscopy
• Animal models

The Principal Investigator will provide mentorship to support professional development, including establishing clear research, training, and career development objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducts routine and standardized experiments using appropriate research techniques specific to the subject matter of the research project.
• Analyzes and assists in interpreting laboratory results of moderate complexity.
• Performs assays to support research studies.
• Maintains laboratory environment and assists in the upkeep of appropriate inventory; may include ordering of supplies.
• Logs and tests samples; prepares and submits laboratory materials and specimens for shipment.
• Assists in the collection, analysis, and review of experimental data for publication and presentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Prior experience in biomaterials, tissue engineering, bone or bone marrow biology, stem cell research, or bioinformatics is desirable but not required.
• Demonstrates scientific rigor, intellectual curiosity, and creativity.
• Eager to learn and contribute to research aims.
• The lab is part of the Department of Immunology and Immunotherapy, the Precision Immunology Institute (PrIISM), and the Icahn Genomics Institute (IGI).
• Access to state-of-the-art core facilities including a Stem Cell Engineering Core, Center for Advanced Genomics Technology, Assay Development and Screening, Center for Therapeutic Antibody Development, Proteomics and Metabolomics Core, Microscopy and Advanced Bioimaging Core, and a Flow Cytometry Core.
• Access to the Human Immune Monitoring Core, the New York Stem Cell Foundation, and the Center for Engineering and Precision Medicine.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or related field preferred, or a combination of relevant research experience and education.
• 0-2 years of research/laboratory experience.