**Job Description** The Kathiriya Lab in the Department of Medicine and Department of Cell, Developmental and Regenerative Biology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai University is recruiting a creative and motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to lead a project investigating cellular dynamics underlying aberrant differentiation in the distal lung epithelium. The lab is focused on understanding the core mechanisms of cellular remodeling and failed regeneration during active injury repair in the fibrotic lung. See recent publications (Kathiriya, et al _CSC_ , 2021; Kathiriya et al _Nat Cell Bio_ , 2022; Basil et al _Nature_ , 2022). The position will regularly overlap molecular, cellular, and _in vivo_ biology with computational biology focusing on single cell RNA/DNA/Mitochondrial sequencing. The goal of this project is to understand the regulation of key determinants of aberrant cellular remodeling that underlie failed epithelial regeneration. A second project focuses on determining mechanisms underlying early activation of epithelial stem/progenitors following injury. **About the lab:** Our group focuses on understanding dynamics of pre-established and newly discovered epithelial stem/progenitors during homeostasis and injury repair in the context of adult fibrotic lung diseases. We use several _in vitro_ techniques, _in vivo_ models, high resolution microscopy, single cell RNA/DNA/Mitochondrial sequencing to develop new strategies to answer relevant questions. The Kathiriya lab is a member of the Black Family Stem Cell Institute at Mount Sinai, Institute for Airway Science, and Mount Sinai National Jewish Health Respiratory Institute at the Mount Sinai Health System and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. **Qualifications** **Requirements:** Ph.D., M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. degrees with strong interest and some experience in molecular/cellular biology or a related field. Prior experience in the field of lung biology is not required but is a plus. **Preferred experience and interests: Some experience in cell and molecular biology techniques, cell/tissue culture methods,** immunohistochemistry, microscopy, flow cytometry, mouse models, and some basic experience and strong interest in computational analysis (R and/or Python). **Salary:** Postdoctoral salary will be determined by the NIH NRSA stipend levels and the candidate will be eligible to apply for ISMMS Postdoc Housing, located in NYC. Housing supplement may be available based on the funding availability. , 034 - Pulmonary MSH - ISM, Icahn School of Medicine **EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans** The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude, or treat people differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We are passionately committed to addressing racism and its effects on our faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve. Our goal is for Mount Sinai to become an anti-racist health care and learning institution that intentionally addresses structural racism.? **Responsibilities** **Opportunity for career development:** Under the guidance and mentorship of Dr. Kathiriya, the successful candidate with lead a project involving several distinct techniques allowing a multifaceted technical development. In addition, Dr. Kathiriya will work with each member of the team to create a multi-pronged development plan to suit their career goals and will include support in experimental design and analysis, informal and formal oral presentations of the findings, and writing grant applications and manuscripts. **About Us** **Strength Through Diversity** The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize medicine together. 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We are passionately committed to addressing racism and its effects on our faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve. Our goal is for Mount Sinai to become an anti-racist health care and learning institution that intentionally addresses structural racism.” **EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans** **Compensation Statement** Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $72500 - $80000 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.