Columbia University Irving Medical Center's Department of Microbiology and Immunology seeks to hire successful candidate for the position of Staff Associate.
The Department of Microbiology & Immunology, in the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University Medical Center, is distinguished by its emphasis on research that bridges the study of infectious microbes and the response of hosts to such pathogens. Our objective is to understand the molecular basis of infectious disease, and our research is focused on immunology, model systems, and pathogenesis.
Candidates should have strong, relevant scientific experience. Responsibilities will include carrying out experiments and investigatory work in a vibrant research program, and active participation in the Institute's programs and activities. The Staff Associate will implement laboratory processes/protocols and may be responsible for managing an operational or administrative component of a laboratory or program.
Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.
