Associate Research Scientist
- Employer
- The Judith Sulzberger Genome Center at the Columbia University Medical Center
- Location
- New York City, New York (US)
- Salary
- $78,155 - $82,000
- Closing date
- Feb 14, 2025
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- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Other Life Science
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Research Scientist
- Organization Type
- Academia
Job Details
Dr. David Ho's lab at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center (ADARC) is seeking a highly motivated and talented individual to join his team as an Associate Research Scientist.
The Ho lab focuses on the basic and clinical development of antibody therapeutics and vaccines against HIV-1, SARS-Cov-2, and other Infectious Diseases. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of Virology.
The primary focus of this position is to conduct research on antiviral antibodies against the SARS-CoV-2 and H5N1 influenza viruses to understand the evolution of these viruses under antibody pressure. The experiments will involve the isolation and characterization of monoclonal antibodies, generation of pseudoviruses, and performance of virus neutralization assays. Other skills needed include mutagenesis studies to create viral variants and modified monoclonal antibodies, as well as carrying out PCR and sequencing. A basic understanding of virology is essential.
Specific Duties include:
- Participate in experimental designs
- Plan and execute bench experiments
- Collect data and perform data analyses
- Summarize data and write manuscripts
- Perform additional tasks as directed by the PI
- Oversee the work of more junior research staff and may direct the implementation of laboratory processes/protocols.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in Virology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or related field.
At least 3 years of Postdoctoral research experience
Preferred Qualifications
The applicant should be self-motivated and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to present research findings to diverse audiences.
S/he should also have outstanding organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and be able to work independently as well as within a team.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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.
Company
Columbia University Medical Center
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