Postdoctoral Research Scientist

The Banta Group of the Chemical Engineering Department at Columbia University is seeking to fill a Postdoctoral Research Scientist opening as a part of a project that aims to rationally design and use directed evolution approaches to engineer light-responsive DNA polymerase enzymes. This open position will be advised by Prof. Scott Banta

To be considered for this position, candidates should have received a PhD in Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, or a related field by July 2026. Technical skill sets in protein engineering, enzymology, and biotechnology are valuable for this project. Additionally, candidates should enjoy working in a team environment, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and be prepared to develop leadership skills through mentoring younger students, assisting with reports, and coordinating project activities.

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.