MD/PhD or PhD Students

Location: NYU Langone Health 

Org Unit: Basic Science Research

Position Summary

We are now accepting MD/PhD and PhD students for rotation in the laboratory of Dr. Marcus Goncalves at NYU Langone Health. Dr. Goncalves is a physician-scientist and his lab works at the interface of cancer and endocrinology. His lab investigates the metabolic alterations that drive weight loss in patients with cancer, with a particular focus on identifying novel therapeutic interventions. In this position, you will develop a project(s) designed to study the effects of diet, endocrine hormones, and systemic nutrients on body weight, cancer growth, and survival using mouse models, cell and organoid culture, and primary human tissues/data. There will also be opportunities to compare the metabolism of tumors to their respective host tissues. You will receive career development advice and gain valuable interpersonal skills that will nhance your future as a physician scientist. The applicant will be co-mentored by world-renowned cancer biologist, Lewis C. Cantley, who will help develop the project(s).

Education

  • Candidates must be enrolled in a degree-granting program within the NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

Experience

  • Strong background in molecular biology, biochemistry, or physiology.

  • Experience with experimental design and data analysis.

  • Previous hands-on experience with animal models, cell culture, or organoid systems.

  • Familiarity with metabolic assays or cancer biology research.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.

  • Ability to independently design and execute experiments.

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative manner with all departmental faculty and staff, as well as other institutional representatives.

  • Candidates should have strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • High levels of critical thinking skills.

To apply, please send a cover letter with a brief summary of your research interests, career goals, and any relevant basic science experience to Lucas Kniess Debarba (Lucas.KniessDebarba@nyulangone.org).