Virology Researcher

Columbia University's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute brings together world-class scientists across academic disciplines conducting pioneering research to transform our understanding of how the brain works – and gives rise to mind and behavior. The Institute fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment across 50+ labs, advancing insights into human health by exploring how the brain develops, performs, endures and recovers.

At the Zuckerman Institute, we are committed to becoming a more inclusive, equitable and diverse place of scientific discovery and support a culture of respect. Promoting diversity in science will help drive the transformative sciencethat can change the world.

Situated in the Jerome L. Greene Science Center on Columbia’s Manhattanville campus, the state-of-the-art building offers an environment where the highest level of scholarly scientific research takes place on a daily basis, with the benefit of being located in the heart of New York, one of the world’s most vibrant and culturally rich cities.

The Zuckerman Institute is seeking a highly motivated Virology Researcher with a strong background in molecular virology to join the Virology Platform. This Platform is focused on the design and production of viral tools in support of innovative neuroscience research in traditional and new model organisms. The Virology Researcher will have demonstrated expertise in the design of viral tools and will be both responsible for implementing new virologic techniques, and for virus production.

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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 hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree in the fields of Neuroscience, Virology, Biology, or a related field. Training in virology systems and techniques; designing viral systems; viral production and characteristics. Exceptionally strong candidates will have 6 – 10 years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

Interest in interdisciplinary work   

Commitment to team science

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer -- Race/Gender/Disability/Veteran.