Associate Research Scientist – Columbia Nano Initiative | Columbia University - CNI

American Society of Plant Biologists; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Research Scientist to lead innovative research in molecular biology and electrophysiology. This role involves developing novel optical biosensors and managing high throughput workflows, requiring expertise in molecular engineering and cell culture. With a focus on academic publishing and project management, this position offers the opportunity to contribute significantly to groundbreaking research. If you are passionate about advancing scientific knowledge and have a strong background in biology or related fields, this role is an excellent fit for you.

Qualifications

• PhD required with a strong publication record.
• Expertise in molecular engineering and cell culture is essential.
• 3+ years of postdoctoral experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee molecular biology and electrophysiology experiments.
• Design and validate genetically engineered bacterial strains.
• Implement mutagenic strategies for biosensor evolution.

Skills

Molecular Engineering

Cell Culture

High Throughput Workflows

Optical Systems

Education

PhD in Biology

PhD in Chemistry

PhD in Physics

Tools

Bioluminescent Bacterial Strains

Fluorescent Bacterial Strains

HEK-293 Cell Lines

Job description

The Associate Research Scientist will oversee molecular biology and electrophysiology experiments to develop novel optical biosensors of environmental and physiological signals. The work will include designing, making, and modifying genetically engineered bioluminescent and fluorescent bacterial strains (e.g., E. coli, V. fischeri) and mammalian cell lines (e.g., HEK-293, B-cell and β-cell lines, iPSC-derived cell lines) and their phenotypic and functional in vitro validation. He/she will also design and implement mutagenic strategies for the directed evolution of novel biosensors and develop high throughput optical and electrophysiological pipelines for functional characterization of candidate constructs. Other tasks include academic publishing and project management.

Qualifications

• PhD in biology, chemistry, physics, or a related field
• Strong publication record
• Expertise in molecular engineering, prokaryotic and mammalian cell culture (primary and immortalized cell lines), designing and operating high throughput, cell-based, protein evolution workflows, automated optical systems
• At least 3 years of postdoctoral research experience in a related field.

Application Instructions

All candidates MUST apply through the Columbia University website using the following link: https://academic.careers.columbia.edu/#!/161265