Associate Research Scientist

The Institute for Cancer Genetics https://www.vagelos.columbia.edu/departments-centers/institute-cancer-genetics located at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) campus offers abundant learning opportunities in cancer research, data clubs, seminar series, journal clubs and university lectures.

Positions at the Institute for Cancer Genetics as Associate Research Scientists are available to elucidate the pathogenesis of human cancer as a means to identify novel mechanistically-based diagnostic and therapeutic approaches. The Institutes research includes the study of general mechanisms involved in tumorigenesis, DNA replication and repair, metabolism, metastasis, immune surveillance, as well as the dissection of genetic lesions underlying specific cancer types, such as leukemias and lymphomas, brain tumors, and pancreatic, breast and lung carcinomas.

The Associate Research Scientists position requires a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree plus three years of relevant work experience in molecular biology, genetics, cancer research, or related field.

Candidates must have a strong background in molecular and cancer biology, at least 3 years of postdoctoral research experience and a strong record of productive scientific research. Incumbents will carry out experimental work on research projects established in liaison with individual laboratory PIs and perform experiments either independently or in collaboration with other lab members.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required

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.