Associate Research Scientist

The Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate Research Scientist to contribute to cutting-edge research in Neuroscience. This position involves collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of faculty, researchers, and graduate students, with a focus on rodent electrophysiology. The Associate Research Scientist will be responsible for leading and contributing to innovative research projects, with the opportunity for professional growth and eventual promotion to a Principal Investigator (PI) role.

Key Responsibilities:

* Lead and collaborate on research projects in Neuroscience.

* Design, conduct, and analyze experimental studies, with a focus on rodent electrophysiology.

* Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at national and international conferences.

* Supervise and mentor junior researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students.

* Foster collaboration by working closely with other departments and research centers.

* Manage laboratory operations, including maintaining protocols, ensuring data integrity, and overseeing compliance with institutional policies.

* Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Psychology, or a related field.

* Demonstrated expertise in rodent electrophysiology.

* Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

* Proven ability to lead research teams and mentor junior researchers.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

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.