Postdoctoral Biochemist - Molecular Clock Research

HHMI; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

HHMI, a biomedical research organization, is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to join Dr. Mustafa Aydogan’s lab at Columbia University in New York City. The role focuses on dissecting molecular clocks with a biochemistry emphasis and includes collaboration with an NYU lab on Cryo-EM structure determination.

The position offers mentorship, opportunities to present at meetings, and a competitive package with comprehensive health benefits as part of HHMI’s research community.

Qualifications

• PhD in life sciences required; focus on biochemistry preferred.
• Demonstrated independent research with strong wet lab skills.
• Strong publication record with at least one first-author paper from PhD studies.
• Excellent communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a research project on protein biochemistry and molecular clocks.
• Develop experimental approaches and mentor students.
• Publish findings in scientific manuscripts.
• Present at local and national meetings to share results.
• Collaborate with NYU and Columbia labs.

Skills

Independent research

Wet lab skills

Scientific communication

Mentoring

Education

PhD in life sciences

Tools

Cryo-EM

Job description

HHMI, a biomedical research organization, is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to join Dr. Mustafa Aydogan’s lab at Columbia University in New York City. The role focuses on dissecting molecular clocks with a biochemistry emphasis and includes collaboration with an NYU lab on Cryo-EM structure determination.

The position offers mentorship, opportunities to present at meetings, and a competitive package with comprehensive health benefits as part of HHMI’s research community.