Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Columbia University
$70,000
United States, New York, New York
535 West 116th Street (Show on map)
Jan 26, 2025
Columbia University in the City of New York: The Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science: Chemical Engineering Location 01 Open Date Mar 16, 2024 Salary Range or Pay Grade $70,000 Description 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. Qualifications 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. Application Instructions Applications should be submitted electronically at https://academic.careers.columbia.edu/#