Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Neuroscience or Neuroimmunology

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist in neuroscience or neuroimmunology. The position will pursue molecular and cellular mechanisms of brain endothelial dysfunction and blood-brain barrier disruption, with a focus on neuroinflammation and Alzheimer's disease pathology.

The successful candidate will leverage spatial transcriptomics and RNA-seq data, integrating these analyses with experimental studies using human specimens.

Qualifications

• Background in neuroscience or neuroimmunology.
• Experience with Alzheimer's disease, neurodegeneration, blood-brain barrier, or cerebrovascular biology is a plus.
• Recent PhD graduates within the last two years preferred; candidates who will finish before start date encouraged to apply.

Job description

The laboratory of Dr. Minah Kim in the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist position in either neuroscience or neuroimmunology. The research focus will be determined based on the successful candidate's expertise and interests.

Research Focus

• Molecular and cellular mechanisms of brain endothelial dysfunction and blood-brain barrier disruption.
• Interactions between vascular dysfunction, neuroinflammation, and Alzheimer's disease pathology.
• Mechanistic studies integrating experimental models with human specimens and data.
• Analysis of spatial transcriptomics and RNA-seq datasets to characterize vascular and immune cell states, disease-associated pathways, and cellular interactions in Alzheimer's disease, integrating these findings with experimental studies.

Preferred background: Neuroscience or neuroimmunology. Experience studying Alzheimer's disease, neurodegeneration, the blood-brain barrier, or cerebrovascular biology is an advantage.

Preference will be given to recent PhD graduates who have completed their degree within the past two years. Candidates who expect to complete their PhD before the position's start date are also encouraged to apply.

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