THE OPPORTUNITY

　　This opportunity to join the Department of Pediatrics at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at the rank of Postdoctoral Research Scientist is an exciting one. Columbia University Irving Medical Center, one of the nation's foremost academic health science centers. The Department of Pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is the top in comparison with other pediatrics department in the NY region in NIH research funding.

　　KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Design, perform and analyze experiments investigating the neurobiological basis of resilience in a rodent model of depression. The research activities focus on revealing the functional and structural connectivity patterns that differ in stress-susceptible versus stress-resilient.; [70%]Write manuscripts and grant applications, in collaboration with the PI; [included in first point]Present his/her work in lab meeting and conferences; [15%]Being involved in the day to day running of the lab; [15%]

　　COMMITMENT OF DIVERSITY

　　Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator. The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

　　Columbia University welcomes applications from individuals who may have had nontraditional career paths, or who may have taken time off for family reasons (e.g. children, caring for disabled or elderly family), or who have achieved excellence in careers outside of academia (e.g., in professional or industry service). The University is responsive to the needs of dual career couples and is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty. We are interested in candidates who have a record of success advising and mentoring individuals from groups underrepresented in higher education and is particularly interested in candidates who have research interests in subjects that will contribute to the understanding of diversity and equal opportunity.

　　PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

　　Must have a doctorate degree (M.D. or Ph.D.)Consistently strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with professionals in other disciplines;The ability to create a high-energy results-oriented work environment that encourages colleagues and staff to value each other's contributions; andThe ability to share and celebrate success with colleagues and staff.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.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

　　Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

　　Minimum Salary: 31200.00Maximum Salary: 31200.00Salary Unit: Yearly