Lead Research Scientist: Calcium Signaling & RyR

GenomeWeb; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York is seeking an Associate Research Scientist to lead projects on the ryanodine receptor (RyR) in normal and diseased physiology. You will lead the lab’s efforts to study cardiac and brain function in animal models, including echocardiography, ECGs, and calcium signaling analyses, driving translational insights toward clinical trials.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MD/PhD with outstanding publications and communications skills, and has

Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD with strong publications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, calcium signaling, protein purification, electrophysiology, and/or animal studies including heart failure models.

Responsibilities

• Lead RyR-focused projects in normal and diseased physiology.
• Perform echocardiography, ECGs, and calcium handling analyses in animal models.
• Oversee junior staff and help implement lab protocols.
• Translate laboratory findings toward clinical trial contexts.

Skills

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Calcium signaling

Protein purification

Electrophysiology

Echocardiography

ECG

Animal studies

Lab leadership

Education

PhD or MD/PhD

Job description

Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York is seeking an Associate Research Scientist to lead projects on the ryanodine receptor (RyR) in normal and diseased physiology. You will lead the lab’s efforts to study cardiac and brain function in animal models, including echocardiography, ECGs, and calcium signaling analyses, driving translational insights toward clinical trials.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD or MD/PhD with outstanding publications and communications skills, and has