Associate Research Scientist

Columbia University’s Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute brings together world-class scientists across academic disciplines conducting pioneering research to transform our understanding of how the brain works - and gives rise to mind and behavior. The Institute fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment across 50 labs, advancing insights into human health by exploring how the brain develops, performs, endures, and recovers. At the Zuckerman Institute, we are committed to becoming a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse place of scientific discovery and support a culture of respect . Promoting diversity in science will help drive the transformative science that can change the world. Situated in the Jerome L. Greene Science Center on Columbia’s Manhattanville campus, the state-of-the-art building offers an environment where the highest level of scholarly scientific research takes place on a daily basis, with the benefit of being located in the heart of New York, one of the world’s most vibrant and culturally rich cities. A lab within the Zuckerman Institute seeks an Associate Research Scientist (ARS) to facilitate research in understanding the neurobiology of the body-brain axis for immunity regulation . Responsibilities include designing experiments, carrying out complex behavioral experiments, and analyzing the data . The ideal candidate will have expertise in imaging, performing behavioral experiments with mice, strong computational skills, as well as superior motivation, drive and demonstrated aptitude for research. Minimum Qualifications: MD, PhD, or doctorate in related field Preferred: Strong candidates will be interested and focused on interdisciplinary work. 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.

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