Associate Research Scientist or Research Scientist

The Department of Chemistry at Columbia University is looking to fill the position of Associate Research Scientist or Research Scientist in the Gonzalez research group. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, molecular biophysics, single-molecule biophysics, and/or fluorescence microscopy, with preference given to applicants with experience working with ribosomes, RNA, and/or membrane proteins and/or using single-molecule biophysics and/or fluorescence microscopy. Moreover, the successful candidate will be passionate about the communication of complex scientific concepts and have strong writing skills. In addition, the successful candidate will have a strong interest in the training and mentoring of junior scientists. Responsibilities will include assisting in the design, direction, performance, and oversight of independent projects aimed at characterizing the structural dynamics of biomolecules and investigating the contributions such dynamics make to biomolecular function; drafting and editing grant proposals, progress reports, and manuscripts; mentoring postdoctoral-, graduate-, and undergraduate researchers.

Minimum Degree Required:

Ph.D.

Minimum Qualifications:

Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biophysics, Biological Sciences, Molecular Biology, or similar; minimum of completion of Ph.D. studies and expertise in the purification and labeling of proteins, biochemistry, molecular biophysics, single-molecule biophysics, and/or fluorescence microscopy. The qualified candidate will have a foundation in thermodynamics and its application to nucleic acids and proteins, as well as, a foundation in chemical kinetics and its application to biomolecular binding and folding

Preferred Qualifications:

2-5 years of research experience after completing a Ph.D. for Associate Research Scientist candidates.

6-8 years of research experience after completing a Ph.D. for Research Scientist candidates

Experience working with ribosomes, RNA, and/or membrane proteins; expertise in single-molecule biophysics and/or fluorescence microscopy; proficiency at building, optimizing, and/or maintaining laboratory-built fluorescence microscopes, particularly total internal reflection fluorescence (TIRF) microscopes; excellent analytical skills; experience using/writing data analysis scripts in common programs such as Python or MATLAB; strong writing skills; experience in writing grants and scientific research articles; the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

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.