Proteomics Postdoc, Columbia University

A postdoctoral opportunity is available immediately at Columbia University in New York City. We use mass spectrometry-based proteomics to collaborate with some of the premier research groups at Columbia and at peer institutions in New York. We have continuing long-term funding to study basic science as well as clinically-oriented projects. One project is a large proteomics study of cerebrospinal fluid in familial and sporadic Alzheimer's disease (AD) in a unique cohort of patients with Caribbean Hispanic ancestry. Other projects underway deal with aspects of AD in brain tissue, cell culture in animal models. There are also a variety of basic science and clinical projects in which the postdoctoral scientist can potentially choose to participate. These include studies of brain tissue relating to major depression, cancer biology, photobiology and basic science projects in neuroscience.

In our collaborative laboratory (http://proteomics.bio.columbia.edu) we continue to participate in intensive, long-term and large-scale collaborations on a diverse list of projects. Our role includes project planning, experimental design, sample processing, peptide enrichments, LC/MS, computational and pathway analysis, data interpretation and authorship of publications. We emphasize bottom-up proteomics with instruments from Thermo Scientific (Q Exactive HF and Exploris 240).

In our collaborative laboratory (http://proteomics.bio.columbia.edu) we continue to participate in these intensive, long-term and large-scale collaborations. Our role includes project planning, experimental design, sample processing, peptide enrichments, LC/MS, computational and pathway analysis, data interpretation and authorship of publications.

The successful applicants will join our active research group and have the opportunity to initiate their own research projects employing mass-spectrometry based proteomics in any one of a variety of scientific areas including those described above, and be first author of any publications arising out of such a project.

The positions will also include opportunities to co-author publications and to contribute to the development of grant proposals. The successful applicants will join a team working closely with graduate students, postdoctoral scientists and faculty from other research groups. Professional development is strongly encouraged including support for professional travel to conferences.

The laboratory, directed by Lewis M. Brown, Ph.D., is located on the main campus of Columbia University, a quiet oasis in New York City benefiting from the unrivaled cultural and social opportunities that New York provides. An excellent subsidized university-owned and managed postdoc apartment (for individual or family), conveniently located a short walk from the lab may be provided if desired.

Job Requirements

The successful candidates should have a Ph.D. in a relevant field, and experience with mass spectrometry-based proteomics. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, c.v., and contact information for three professional references. Please apply online.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer