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The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Postdoctoral Research Scientist in New York, New York
The Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at the Columbia University Medical Center is recruiting for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to work in the lab of Dr. Andrew Teich. Our lab focuses on Alzheimer's disease, but through multiple collaborations we also have projects that address other neurodegenerative diseases of aging. Proficiency with R is required, and proficiency with Matlab and Python is highly desirable. Candidates with a PhD degree and prior experience working with genomic data are preferred. Our laboratory is a wet/dry lab that does both experimental work as well as computational analysis of genome and genomic expression data. The job candidate would thus have the opportunity to work in an integrated environment and further his or her exposure to experimental "wet-lab" science. The PI is also the Director of the New York Brain Bank, and this serves as a resource both for our research as well as for the education of laboratory members in neurodegenerative disease biology. Please contact the PI (Dr. Andrew Teich; email: aft25@cumc.columbia.edu) to inquire for more details.
Job Function:
- Analyze Data
- Present data at lab meetings and conferences
- Write manuscripts
- Teach new lab members
- Further education through attending lectures and seminars on campus
Lab Mission/Purpose:
The Teich lab focuses on Alzheimer's disease, but through multiple collaborations we also have projects that address other neurodegenerative diseases of aging.
Minimum Education Requirements:
Requires a Ph.D. and/or M.D. with sufficient experience in basic science or translational research, a record of independent and collaborative research, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Minimum Skills Required:
Proficiency with R is required, and proficiency with Matlab and Python is highly desirable. Candidates with a PhD degree and prior experience working with genomic data are preferred.
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly