Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Columbia University
$70,000 - $80,000
United States, New York, New York
535 West 116th Street (Show on map)
Jan 26, 2025
Columbia University in the City of New York: Columbia University Irving Medical Center: Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons: Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center Location 02 Open Date Nov 14, 2023 Salary Range or Pay Grade $70,000 - $80,000 Description The Reya lab, located at The Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at Columbia University Medical Center, is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral fellows to join our multi-disciplinary research program in cancer biology. We are dedicated to understanding the biological mechanisms underlying the development and progression of aggressive cancers, and their resistance to current therapies with a focus on pancreatic cancer and leukemia. We use a combination of cutting-edge technologies, including comprehensive genomics and computational biology, genetic and transplantation-based cancer models, and real-time in vitro and in vivo imaging to gain new insights into the biology of disease and develop new approaches to therapy. Visit the lab website: https://reya-lab.org/ Qualifications Minimum Degree Required Ph.D. MD, or equivalent doctoral degree Minimum Qualifications Excellent experimental and analytic skills and willingness to learn the new model system and methodologies Self-motivated with a strong interest in studying the mechanistic and translational aspects of cancer Effective communication and writing skills and record of publication in a peer-reviewed journal (s) Ability to work independently and collaboratively Preferred Qualifications Experience in cancer biology or related field Experience using in vitro and in vivo models of cancer Some experience in standard molecular and cellular biology techniques