Postdoctoral Research Scientist

This opportunity to join the Department of Pediatrics at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at the rank of Postdoctoral Research Scientist is an exciting one. Columbia University Irving Medical Center, one of the nation’s foremost academic health science centers. The Department of Pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is the top in comparison with other pediatrics department in the NY region in NIH research funding.

Key Responsibilities

As a Post-Doctoral Research Scientist in our program, candidate will be doing research in the area of viral infections, focused on mechanisms of entry and membrane fusion mediated by SARS-CoV-2 and measles virus.
Candidate will apply techniques including peptide and small molecule assessment and molecular biology that was mastered during the candidates PhD studies.
Candidate must have extensive training in biophysical, molecular biology and cell biology methods.
Candidate will collaborate on projects that involve investigators at Columbia University, Cornell Ithaca, and Erasmus Medical Center.

Qualifications

Must have a doctorate degree (M.D. or Ph.D.)
Consistently strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with professionals in other disciplines.
The ability to create a high-energy results-oriented work environment that encourages colleagues and staff to value each other’s contributions.
The ability to share and celebrate success with colleagues and staff.

Application Instructions

If you are interested in this role, please apply to the following link: apply.interfolio.com/142889

Hiring Salary Range:

Postdoctoral Research Scientist: $70,000 - $72,100

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.

Commitment to Diversity

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

Columbia University welcomes applications from individuals who may have had nontraditional career paths, or who may have taken time off for family reasons (e.g. children, caring for disabled or elderly family), or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of academia (e.g., in professional or industry service). The University is responsive to the needs of dual career couples and is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty. We are interested in candidates who have a record of success advising and mentoring individuals from groups underrepresented in higher education and is particularly interested in candidates who have research interests in subjects that will contribute to the understanding of diversity and equal opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $72,100.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person