Associate Research Scientist

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious institution as an Associate Research Scientist in a dynamic research environment focused on skin health and disease. This role offers the opportunity to lead independent research, mentor aspiring scientists, and contribute to groundbreaking studies in skin immunology and therapies. Collaborate with a team dedicated to advancing knowledge in complex skin conditions and innovative treatments. If you're passionate about research and eager to make a significant impact in dermatology, this position is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to shape the future of skin science in a supportive and thriving academic community.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or M.D. required with at least 2 years of postdoctoral experience.
• Proven ability to conduct independent research and supervise others.

Responsibilities

• Run an independent research program and mentor graduate students.
• Participate in departmental and program activities.

Skills

Independent research

Mentoring

Scientific publications

Skin immunology

Cell and gene therapies

Signal transduction

Education

Ph.D. or M.D.

Postdoctoral research experience

Job description

Job Title:Associate Research Scientist

Job Number: 89392

Location: New York, NY,US

Job Description

Position Description:

The Department of Dermatology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) invites applications for the Associate Research Scientist position within our Basic Science Research Group.

Responsibilities:

Candidates should possess robust scientific and postdoctoral experience. Key responsibilities include running an independent research program, mentoring graduate students and postdocs, and actively participating in all departmental and program activities. Current research interests within the department include, but are not limited to: skin immunology, tissue engineering, cell and gene therapies, epidermal differentiation, skin stem cells, signal transduction, skin cancer (both non-melanoma and melanoma), mouse models of skin cancer, immuno-oncology, complex organotypic skin modeling, and autoimmune/autoinflammatory and inherited skin diseases such as alopecia areata, epidermolysis bullosa, hidradenitis suppurativa, pemphigus and atopic dermatitis.

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QualificationsA Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree.
At least two years of postdoctoral research experience with a track record of first-author publications from graduate/postdoctoral work.
Proven ability to conduct independent research and to supervise graduate students and technicians.

Application InstructionsCandidates should apply online at Columbia Academic Careers and submit a CV along with a Letter of Interest and Career Goals to Jody-Ann McLeggon ([Please click the Apply button for the link or email]). Please indicate how your past experience will contribute to the work of the Principal Investigator whose laboratory you’d like to join.

Equal Employment Opportunity StatementColumbia 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.

Application Deadline: 2025-06-01