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Assistant Professor of Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics at CUMC
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Northern, Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-12
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
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Healthcare
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October 06, 2026 09:35 AM EDT
OrganizationColumbia University Irving Medical Center
Job Location630 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032
$113,000-$113,000
Job DescriptionThe Yu Laboratory in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) is seeking a highly motivated scientist for a Research-Track Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure Track) position. The successful candidate will work closely with Dr. Yonghao Yu to help lead the laboratory’s research program, mentor trainees, and contribute to the strategic and administrative direction of the lab.
Key Responsibilities- Supervise and mentor graduate students and postdoctoral fellows on a day-to-day basis, including experimental design, data interpretation, and career development.
- Play a central role in the preparation, writing, and submission of grant proposals (e.g., NIH R01/R21, foundation, and fellowship applications) to sustain and grow lab funding.
- Organize and coordinate the research activities of the laboratory, including project planning, resource allocation, and lab management.
- Contribute new ideas and help shape future research directions for the laboratory, in areas spanning genome stability, replication stress and cancer biology.
- Design, execute, and interpret experiments related to the laboratory’s core research programs, and represent the laboratory’s work through publications and presentations at scientific meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. in genetics, molecular biology, or cell biology.
- Demonstrated expertise in genome stability, replication stress and cancer biology.
- Background in the study of the mechanisms by which cells respond to DNA damage and replication stress is strongly preferred.
- Solid record of first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with career stage.
- Prior experience mentoring junior researchers and/or contributing to grant writing is highly desirable.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented research environment.
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