Postdoctoral Research Scientist

This opportunity to join the Department of Pediatrics at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at the rank of Postdoctoral Research Scientist is an exciting one. Columbia University Irving Medical Center is one of the nation’s foremost academic health science centers. The Department of Pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center ranks first among pediatric departments in the New York region in NIH research funding.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Children’s Redox Health Center (CRHC), NY, USA is seeking a hard-working and enthusiastic individual to join a multidisciplinary program focused on deciphering oxidized phospholipid signaling in cell death utilizing multi-omics, particularly lipidomics and redox lipidomics, biochemical, molecular and cell biology approaches. Candidates with a background in cell biology, molecular biology, molecular physiology, neuroscience, physiology, or pharmacology are invited to apply. Current research interests of the CHRC include development and application of multiplex omics approaches and advanced data analysis tools that enable mechanistic understanding of pathophysiology of neurological, cardiac and metabolic diseases and discovery of new diagnostic tools and therapies. Candidates will gain experience in disease modeling, neurocognitive outcome assessment, histological outcome assessment, biochemical methods, redox biology, molecular and cell biology techniques, and scientific writing and presenting their research in national and international meetings.

• Must have a doctorate degree (M.D. or Ph.D.)
• Consistently strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with professionals in other disciplines.
• The ability to create a high-energy results-oriented work environment that encourages colleagues and staff to value each other’s contributions.
• The ability to share and celebrate success with colleagues and staff.