Associate Research Scientist - Digestive and Liver Diseases

Division of Digestive & Liver Diseases CUIMC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center's Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases invites applications for an Associate Research Scientist. The appointment covers laboratory and translational research within a multidisciplinary team exploring GI and hepatobiliary diseases using mouse models, stem cells, organoids, and translational human cell work.

Minimum qualifications include MD, PhD, or both with at least three years of postdoctoral training.

Qualifications

• MD, PhD, or both with a minimum of 3 years postdoctoral training.
• Preferred: experience supervising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory and translational research within a multidisciplinary team.
• Work on projects related to diseases of the alimentary tract using mouse models, stem cells, and organoids.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Education

MD/PhD or both

Job description

Position Description

The Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases in the Department of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center invites applications for a research position available to begin at the rank of Associate Research Scientist. Positions include both laboratory and translational research. Work with a multidisciplinary team of scientists and physicians at all levels of training, who are devoted to the study of diseases of the alimentary tract. Many of our laboratories focus on the molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and disease pathogenesis in gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary organs, utilizing advanced mouse models, stem cell research and some translational research involving human cell lines and 3D organoids. Projects include studies of the microbiome, neural signaling, tumor immunity and autoimmunity, Barrett’s esophagus, chronic liver injury, inflammation and fibrosis leading to cancer, intestinal stem cell biology, and tissue regeneration.

As an Associate Research Scientist, this appointment will be covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the University and Columbia Postdoctoral Workers-UAW Local 4100.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: MD, PhD, or both with a minimum of 3 years postdoctoral training.

Preferred Qualifications: Relevant experience in research unit and the ability to supervise graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

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.