"Associate Research Scientist"

The Columbia Center for Human Development (CCHD) is seeking a highly motivated Associate Research Scientist (ARS) to spearhead a cutting-edge project to study the effects of prenatal micronutrient perturbations in lung development and susceptibility to postnatal pulmonary disorders. The role centers on investigating how Vitamin A-retinoid deficiency in uterus influences the transcriptome and the epigenome of the embryonic mouse lung and predisposes to asthma-like airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR) in adult life. The work also involves analysis of mouse multiomics and human genome-wide association studies (GWAS) to identify potential mechanisms relevant to human pulmonary diseases. This role demands a high level of expertise in cellular and molecular biology, with specialized skills in lung development, pulmonary physiology immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy, cell and organ culture techniques, and gene expression analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and adhere to experimental protocols.
• Conduct research independently while collaborating effectively with team members.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior researchers.
• Support general laboratory operations and project-related needs.

This position allocates approximately 70% of time to hands-on experimental research, 20% to scientific reporting and data presentation, and 10% to teaching and other academic responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications: MD or PhD in Medicine, Pulmonary Biology, or Developmental Biology is required

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran