Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH-32074-064

Salary: $74,692 Department: Cardiovascular Research Institute Physical work location: 1470 Madison Ave, Hess Bldg, 7th Fl, New York, NY 10029 Name PI or Supervisor: Cameron McAlpine, 857-207-8093, Cameron.mcalpine@mssm.edu Web link to Lab: https://labs.icahn.mssm.edu/mcalpinelab/ Web link to Department: https://icahn.mssm.edu/research/cardiovascular Administrative Contact: (phone and email) Mikaela Walcott, Mikaela.walcott@mssm.edu, 212-824-8907 ### Responsibilities Details of Research Project: Title: Evaluate neuronal control of macrophage function in the heart. The candidate will use fundamental science tools to test how the nervous system regulates macrophage function and biology in the heart. The candidate will test how neurotransmitters and neuropeptides modify macrophage subsets and inflammatory processes in the heart and its vasculature at steady state, after myocardial infarction, during atherosclerosis, or in the context of other cardiovascular pathologies. Technical Duties: (include any protocols) Technical duties will include mouse modeling and handling, flow cytometry, advance confocal imaging of the heart, single cell sequencing, and neuronal manipulation methods like neuronal ablation, neuropeptide deletion, and brain circuit manipulation. Molecular assays like protein quantification or mRNA expression. ### Qualifications Educational and other Requirements for the position: PhD Experience Required: 0 Goals/Outcomes of the Research Project: We will identify new ways by which the nervous system regulates inflammation in the cardiovascular system. Novel signaling mechanisms will be further developed and tested for therapeutic intervention. **Compensation Statement** The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $74,692.00 - $80,000.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. , J16 - Cardiovascular Research Institute - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine ### About the Company **Strength through Unity and Inclusion** The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. **About the Mount Sinai Health System:** Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of o…