Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Columbia University Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City invites applications for Postdoctoral Research Scientist positions in the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center to study genitourinary cancers using genetically-engineered mouse models, organoid and explant models, and systems biology approaches.

Ideal candidates will have a PhD and/or MD with experience in molecular, cellular or systems biology and, preferably, with work involving engineered mouse models.

Qualifications

• PhD or MD required.
• Experience in molecular, cellular or systems biology.
• Experience with genetically engineered mouse models preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on genitourinary cancers using mouse models, organoids, explants, and systems biology approaches.
• Contribute to experimental design, data analysis, and manuscript preparation.
• Collaborate with lab members and core facilities.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Systems biology

Genetically engineered mouse models

Computational biology

Education

PhD or MD

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Scientist positions are available at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in New York City to study genitourinary cancers using genetically-engineered mouse models, organoid and explant models, and systems biology approaches. Areas of investigation include: (1) cellular plasticity, differentiation, and specification; (2) mechanisms of disease progression and metastasis; (3) pre-clinical investigations for prevention and treatment; and (4) systems biology approaches for cross-species investigations. See full description athttp://hiccc.columbia.edu/lab/abate-shen/

Interested candidates should have a PhD and/or MD as well as relevant experience in molecular, cellular or systems biology and preferably with experience in the generation and/or analyses of genetically engineered mouse models. We are particularly seeking candidates with experience in cancer biology or computational biology.

Consideration for a position will require three confidential letters of reference.

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