Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Human T Cell Biology

Job overview

The Postdoctoral Research Scientist role is onsite in New York, NY, in the Department of Dermatology at Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Compensation is not specified; the posting says the hiring range is based on departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The position supports research in the de Jong laboratory. The scientist investigates human unconventional T cell subsets, particularly CD1-restricted T cells that respond to lipid antigens, to improve understanding of their functions and regulation in homeostasis and disease. The role designs and performs immunological assays, analyzes data, collaborates with lab members, presents findings, and contributes to manuscripts and fellowship applications.

What you'll do

• Design and perform immunological assays
• collect and analyze data
• isolate, phenotype, and culture human T cell populations
• interpret datasets and formulate hypotheses
• collaborate with laboratory and department colleagues
• present findings at lab meetings and conferences
• contribute to manuscripts and fellowship applications.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

postdoctoral research scientist

new york ny

columbia university

department of dermatology

human t cell biology

skin immunology

cd1-restricted t cells

lipid antigens

immunological assays

cell culture

flow cytometry preferred

single-cell rna-seq preferred

research

manuscript preparation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Research focus on human T cell biology, skin immunology, and CD1-restricted T cells responding to lipid antigens; mentoring and research experience are offered.

About the employer

Columbia University is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.