Postdoctoral Research Scientist

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Posted: 19-Feb-24

Location: New York, NY

Salary: Open

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Academic/Faculty

Internal Number: 121526

The Motor Neuron Center (MNC) at Columbia University (http://www.columbiamnc.org/) brings together over 40 basic and clinical research groups working on different aspects of motor neuron biology and disease. One of the strengths of the MNC is a membership housed in multiple departments throughout both Columbia campuses. This allows bringing together the incredible depth of highly relevant and complementary expertise of many Columbia scientists in order to facilitate breakthroughs in the field of motor neuron research.

A position is available for a postdoctoral  research scientist in the lab of George Mentis (www.mentislab.org), at the Center for Motor Neuron Biology and Disease (MNC), Department of Neurology at Columbia University.

The successful candidate will build on a recent publication from the Mentis Lab (Chalif et al, Cell, 2022, 185:328-344) and study the molecular, cellular and neuronal circuit mechanisms involved in locomotor behavior with emphasis on the ventral spinocerebellar tract (VSCT) neurons. The study will involve a multidisciplinary approach, involving mouse genetics, behavioral in vivo assays, physiological techniques - including patch clamp and EMG recordings – and anatomical investigations using confocal microscopy

Minimum qualifications: PhD

Candidates with a recent PhD (or at the late stage of their PhD) in Neuroscience or Physiology with a strong training in physiology are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should email a cover letter indicating research interests and experience, a CV and contact details of two referees to Dr. George Mentis ([email protected]).

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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