Postdoctoral Research Scientist

2 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States Columbia University Full time

Columbia University is a world-renowned institution located in New York, NY, with a commitment to attract and engage the best minds in pursuit of greater human understanding, pioneering new discoveries, and service to society. For more than 250 years, Columbia has been a leader in higher education in the nation and around the world, offering a broad range of academic inquiry in various fields.

This is a full-time on-site postdoctoral research position located in New York, NY starting in April 2024. The postdoctoral researcher will work under the guidance of a principal investigator on Columbia's medical campus. The researcher will work on research projects related to the study and manipulation of protein-carbohydrate interactions for therapeutic applications - including vaccine development and drug delivery. Additionally, the postdoctoral researcher is expected to collaborate with other researchers, assist with lab setup and administration, and contribute to grant writing and publications. Starting salary for this position is $70K and the postdoctoral associate will be eligible for full Columbia employee benefits at time of hire. Applicants of any race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or disability will be considered.

Qualification

  • Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Preferred applicants should be skilled in molecular biology techniques related to protein engineering, synthetic biology, and metabolic engineering.
  • Willing to assist with training lab members (PhD, MS, undergraduate) and setting up a new research (wet) lab.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform research, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and present research work.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Desirables
    • Knowledge of immunology and/or immunoengineering.
    • Grant writing experience. Applications should be submitted electronically at

      Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

      Pay Transparency Disclosure

      The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.



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