"Associate Research Scientist"

The Yuste Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at Columbia University in the City of New York invites applications for an Associate Research Scientist position.

The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge research focused on understanding how neuronal circuits give rise to emergent functional properties. The research will employ electrophysiological techniques along with a variety of advanced optical methods—several of which were developed in the Yuste Lab—including calcium imaging, two-photon imaging, two-photon uncaging, two-photon optogenetics, and holographic microscopy.

PhD in Neuroscience or a related field.

Preferred qualification:  At least 5 years of experience using calcium imaging to monitor neuronal populations.

Additional experience in computational analysis of data or molecular biology will be a plus.

All applications must be made through Columbia University’s online Academic Search and Recruitment System (ASR). On the site, please upload cover letter, CV, and a list of reference providers (who may be asked to provide a letter at a later date).

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.