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The Nandakumar Lab welcomes Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. students interested in laboratory rotations and dissertation research. We are also actively recruiting postdoctoral fellows to lead independent research projects.
Our laboratory investigates how inherited genetic variation influences hematopoietic stem cell function, clonal hematopoiesis, and blood cancer development. We combine human genetics with CRISPR-based genome editing, high-throughput functional assays, primary human hematopoietic stem and progenitor cell models, and genetically engineered mouse models.
Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. Student Opportunities
Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. Student Opportunities
We welcome students enrolled in the Einstein Graduate Programs in the Biomedical Sciences and the Medical Scientist Training Program who are interested in laboratory rotations or dissertation research.
Students can develop projects spanning human genetics, hematopoietic stem cell biology, gene regulation, functional genomics, immunology, and blood cancer predisposition. Rotation projects are designed to introduce students to an important biological question while providing hands-on experience with experimental design, data analysis, and scientific communication.
Current Einstein Ph.D. and M.D./Ph.D. students interested in rotating in the laboratory are encouraged to contact Dr. Nandakumar to discuss available projects. Prospective students who are not yet enrolled at Einstein should apply through the appropriate Einstein Ph.D. or Medical Scientist Training Program.
Apply for a Postdoctoral Position
Apply for a Postdoctoral Position
We are currently recruiting postdoctoral fellows to lead projects in areas including:
Hematopoietic stem cell biology and clonal expansion
Clonal hematopoiesis and myeloid malignancies
Functional genomics of inherited noncoding risk variants
Interactions between inherited variants and acquired cancer-associated mutations
Immune regulation and antigen presentation in premalignant hematopoietic stem cells
Postdoctoral fellows will have opportunities to develop independent research directions, publish their work, present at national and international meetings, and apply for fellowships and career-development awards.
We are particularly interested in applicants with training in hematopoiesis, leukemia biology, stem cell biology, immunology, functional genomics, or related fields. Experience with genetic mouse models, multicolor flow cytometry, primary cell culture, molecular biology, or CRISPR-based approaches is valuable. Computational biologists are also welcome!
Applicants should have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree and a record of productive research. To apply, please email Dr. Satish Nandakumar with:
A cover letter describing your research experience, interests, and career goals
Your curriculum vitae
Contact information for three references
Mentoring and Training
Mentoring and Training
Our goal is to help trainees become rigorous, creative, and independent scientists. Mentorship is tailored to each person’s experience and career goals, with structured guidance early in a project and increasing ownership of experimental design, troubleshooting, and scientific direction as trainees progress.
We work closely with lab members on presentations, manuscripts, fellowship applications, and career development. Trainees are encouraged to present their research at scientific meetings and have earned competitive funding, scholar awards, and conference presentation and travel awards, contributed to peer-reviewed publications, and advanced to graduate and professional programs.
Pratitusti presents her research at New York Stem cell Club
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