"Associate Research Scientist"

The Prives Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for an Associate Research Scientist. The appointment will begin April 1, 2026 and is initially for one year with the possibility of renewal contingent upon the availability of funds and satisfactory performance. The incumbent will have extensive experience in molecular and cellular biology coupled with deep expertise in structural biology technology including cryo-EM and proteomic-related mass spectrometry. They will also be deeply familiar with cancer biology in general and the p53 tumor suppressor network in particular.

The responsibilities of this position will include:

• Working closely with collaborators, including on multi-institutional program project grants, for verification of structural biology data.
• Experimental verification of structural biology results utilizing in vitro and in vivo methods involving cell culture, cell viability assays, gene expression analysis through Quantitative Polymerase Chain Reaction (Q-PCR), protein expression analysis using immunoblotting, cell cycle assays with flow cytometry among others
• Preparing reports for grant submissions and drafting manuscripts detailing the results of studies for publication.

PhD in biological sciences.

All applications must be submitted through Columbia's online Academic Search and Recruiting portal (ASR). To apply, please upload a cover letter and CV.

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.