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Job Requisition Number 00002140

Field(s) of Specialization

Position Title Associate Research Scientist

Department ZUC Zuckerman Institute

Division Zuckerman Institute

Location Morningside

Summary Description

Columbia University’s Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute (the Zuckerman Institute) brings together researchers to explore aspects of mind and brain, through the exchange of ideas and active collaboration. The Zuckerman Institute’s home will be the Jerome L. Greene Science Center on Columbia’s new Manhattanville campus. Situated in the heart of Manhattan, at full capacity the Zuckerman Institute will house approximately 55 laboratories employing a broad range of interdisciplinary approaches to transform our understanding of the mind and brain. In this highly collaborative environment, labs work together to gain critical insights into human health by exploring how the brain develops, performs, endures and recovers from trauma or disease.

A lab within the Zuckerman Institute seeks an Associate Research Scientist (ARS) to facilitate research in the representation of the role of PDZD8 in neuronal development and function. And details description of the responsibilities Responsibilities included but not limited to: Cellular and molecular techniques such as PCR, plasmid subcloning, Western blotting, protein assays, cell line transfection, etc. Perform tissue culture for cell lines and primary neuronal culture, in utero and ex utero cortical electroporation, stereotactic injections in mice. Use and quantify results from confocal microscopy and other fluorescent imaging modalities. use software packages such as ImageJ, Graphpad, and Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for data analysis and visualization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in molecular and cellular biology and neurobiology. Must possess superior motivation, drive and demonstrate aptitude for research.

Minimum Degree Required

PhD, or doctorate in related field

Minimum Qualifications

PhD, or doctorate in related field

Preferred Qualifications

Strong candidates will be interested and focused on interdisciplinary work.

Additional Information

RAPS posting date 01/13/2021

Search Closing Date

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Proposed Start Date 04/16/2021

EEO Statement

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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