Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center invites applications for a postdoctoral position focused on HIV-1 biology, antiviral resistance, and virus-host interactions. The lab leverages high-throughput approaches, sequencing, and experimental evolution to uncover vulnerabilities for antiviral intervention and translational HIV therapeutics.

Successful candidates will join a multidisciplinary environment, contribute to ongoing projects, and communicate

Qualifications

• PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in virology, microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, or a related discipline.
• Strong scientific curiosity, creativity and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research on HIV-1 biology, antiviral resistance, and virus-host interactions.
• Develop and apply innovative experimental approaches to study viral replication and adaptation.
• Train and mentor junior researchers in virology techniques and data analysis.

Skills

Scientific curiosity

Communication skills

Independence & collaboration

Education

PhD/MD-equivalent

Tools

Molecular virology

Molecular cloning

Cell culture

Viral assays

Flow cytometry

Next-generation sequencing

Bioinformatics

Job description

Salary: $72,116.00 - $80,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: N/A

Academic & Research Institutions

Description

HIV Virology and Evolution

A postdoctoral position is available at the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, in an NIH-funded laboratory studying HIV-1 biology, antiviral resistance, and virus-host interactions.

Our laboratory investigates fundamental aspects of HIV-1 replication through the development of innovative experimental approaches. A major focus of our research is understanding the evolutionary potential of the HIV-1 capsid and how genetic variation shapes antiviral drug resistance, viral fitness, transmission, and interactions with host factors. We integrate large-scale mutational analyses, high-throughput functional profiling, next-generation sequencing, and experimental evolution to uncover the mechanisms underlying viral adaptation and identify vulnerabilities that can be exploited for antiviral intervention.

A second area of research focuses on HIV-1 Env diversity and the development of new technologies for multiplexed characterization of viral phenotypes. Our laboratory develops high-throughput genetic and phenotypic platforms to investigate viral susceptibility to broadly neutralizing antibodies and to advance translational applications in HIV therapeutics and prevention.

Qualifications

Minimum Degree Required

• PhD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in virology, microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, immunology, or a related discipline.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful applicants should demonstrate scientific curiosity, creativity and strong communication skills.
• Should be able to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in molecular virology, molecular cloning, cell culture, viral assays, flow cytometry, next-generation sequencing, or bioinformatics is desirable, although candidates with strong backgrounds in related areas are encouraged to apply.
• A record of publication in peer-reviewed journals is a plus

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.