The Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at Columbia University seeks highly qualified individuals for two junior tenure-track or established tenured faculty positions (open rank) in cell biology. The department is home to 50 research groups with a wide variety of research interest, including cell biology, cancer biology, neurodegeneration, metabolism and diabetes, and stem cell biology. All positions require outstanding academic credentials and a record of scholarly productivity.

Candidates with a Ph.D. and/or M.D. and expertise in any aspect of cell biology and molecular mechanisms of disease will be considered.

Areas of particular interest include:

·        Membrane Trafficking

·        Organelle Biology

·        Cell Adhesion and Motility

·        Molecular Pathogenesis of Disease

Individuals with expertise in the following will be highly competitive:

·        Cell Engineering

·        Spatial Transcriptomics

·        Single Cell Sequencing

·        Computational Biology

·        Genomic Pathology

Significant start-up packages will be available to successful candidates who we expect will develop dynamic research programs and participate in graduate teaching. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Minimum Degree Required

·         Ph.D., MD, or equivalent doctoral degree

All candidates must submit a CV, a 2-page statement of research interests and request three letters of reccomendation.

Hiring Salary Range: $135,000 to $290,000 (depending on rank)

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.

About Columbia University

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