Associate Research Scientist - Infectious Diseases

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University's Division of Infectious Diseases is seeking a motivated associate research scientist (PhD or MD/PhD) to study microbiome and microbial resistance. The candidate will take a lead role in research projects, support grant applications, and supervise students in a collaborative environment at the Irving Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in microbiology, genetics, molecular biology, or a related field is required.
• Experience in metagenomic analysis for human disease samples.
• Strong background in microbial genomics or developing virome pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in projects and support grant applications and manuscripts.
• Contribute to supervising students and staff.
• Work in a highly collaborative environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Education

Ph.D. in microbiology, genetics, molecular biology, or a related field

Job description

The Division of Infectious Diseases and Uhlemann Lab is seeking a highly motivated associate research scientist (PhD or MD/PhD) to study microbiome, comparative genomics, and microbial resistance. Projects include providing support to the Microbiome Core in the Department of Medicine. The selected candidate is expected to take a lead role in projects, support grant applications and manuscripts, and contribute to supervising students and staff. We seek an energetic, inquisitive scientist who will work in a highly collaborative environment and demonstrates critical thinking and scientific rigor. The laboratory is located in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, providing access to world-class resources and a highly collaborative, enriching scientific environment.

Minimum qualifications include:

1. A Ph.D. in microbiology, genetics, molecular biology, or a related field.
2. Experience in metagenomic analysis for human disease samples.
3. A strong background in one of the following areas: microbial genomics or developing virome pipelines.
4. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran.

Pay Transparency Disclosure:

The salary for the selected finalist will be determined based on factors including departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The stated salary range is a good faith estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting.