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Employer Name: Columbia University

The El-Shamayleh Lab at the Zuckerman Institute seeks to hire an Associate Research Scientist (ARS) to execute and contribute to research in neuroscience. The ARS will contribute to the lab's research in two ways: (i) by supporting experiments in systems and/or molecular neuroscience and (ii) by managing day-to-day aspects of the lab. Primary scientific responsibilities of the ARS will include: collecting experimental data and/or producing reagents or software needed for experiments. Additional responsibilities will include managing the storage of data and reagents, developing standard lab protocols, purchasing equipment and reagents, monitoring financial budgets, establishing project milestones and tracking research progress. The ARS will also contribute to the mentoring of junior trainees (e.g. graduate, undergraduate and high school students) and will contribute positively to shared teamwork with other laboratory research personnel. Columbia University's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute (the Zuckerman Institute) brings together world-class researchers from varied scientific disciplines to explore aspects of the mind and brain, through the exchange of diverse ideas and active collaboration. The Zuckerman Institute's home, the Jerome L. Greene Science Center is a state-of-the-art facility on Columbia's Manhattanville campus. Situated in the heart of Manhattan in New York City, the Zuckerman Institute houses over 50 laboratories employing a broad range of interdisciplinary and diverse approaches to transform our understanding of the mind and brain. In this highly collaborative and inclusive environment, experimental, computational, and theoretical labs work together to gain critical insights into how the brain develops, performs, endures and recovers. At the Zuckerman Institute, we are committed to creating a sustainable structure to advance diversity, equity and inclusion. Columbia University welcomes and strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented minorities in STEM (Blacks or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, Native Americans or Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders), individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, veterans, individuals with disabilities and women (particularly from the above categories). Minimum Qualifications M.D., Ph.D., or doctorate in Biological Sciences and previous postdoctoral research experience (ideally in neuroscience- or virology-related research). Preferred Qualifications The ideal candidate will have expertise in systems and/or molecular neuroscience research. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a small team and will contribute positively to lab culture. 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.