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 is 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 Responsibilites

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 coronaviruses and measles virus. Candidate will assess peptide, small molecule, and antibodies anti viral activity and mechanism of action. Candidate must have extensive training in molecular biology and cell biology methods. Candidate will collaborate on projects that involve investigators at Columbia University, Cornell University, and Erasmus Medical Center.

• Must have a doctorate Degree (M.D. or Ph.D.)
• Consistently strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and sustain effective working rleationships 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.

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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