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Associate Research Scientist
The Department of Chemistry at Columbia University is looking to fill the position of Associate Research Scientist. This position requires a PhD degree in Chemistry or Biology and 3 years of postdoctoral experience in the area of neuronal plasticity and cell signaling. The individual in this position will run a program focused on developing imaging based single cell analysis of neuronal morphology and signaling of various GPCRs and RTKs compatible with tissue and culture samples. She/he will lead the animal work, animal conditioning and treatment, and pharmacological characterization of the related compounds using fluorescent imaging. The responsibilities also include: design and analysis of QSAR, design and synthesis of plasmids carrying necessary constructs, data and image analysis automation using programing and state-of the-art software solutions, management of data storage and infrastructure, management of computer hardware and microscopes, coordination of a complex web of collaborations with academic labs and contract research organizations, management of multiple projects, training and oversight of undergraduate and graduate students and postdocs in the laboratory, preparation and submission of grants and related fund-raising activities, and preparation of publications and patents.
All applications, including cover letter, CV, and names of three references, must be submitted through Columbia’s online system. For more information and to apply, please go to: http://pa334.peopleadmin.com/postings/6149
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Associate Research Scientist
The Department of Chemistry at Columbia University is looking to fill the position of Associate Research Scientist with a PhD in Chemistry and 2-3 year postdoctoral experience in the area of synthesis and pharmacology of complex alkaloids. The individual in this position will run a program focused on design, synthesis, and pharmacological characterization of psychoactive alkaloids as probes and leads for novel therapeutics in the CNS area. She/he will lead the synthetic work, molecular design, and pharmacological characterization of new compounds. The responsibilities also include: design and interpretation of in vitro and in vivo pharmacological studies, ADME and metabolism studies, coordination of a complex web of collaborations with academic labs and contract research organizations, management of multiple projects, training and oversight of graduate students and postdocs in the laboratory, preparation and submission of grants and related fund-raising activities, and preparation of publications and patents.
All applications, including cover letter, CV, and names of three references, must be submitted through Columbia’s online system. For more information and to apply, please go to: https://pa334.peopleadmin.com/postings/6023
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.