Postdoctoral Research Scientist

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.

The division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology in the Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the lab of Dr. Jordan Orange. The candidate in this role will work on a project to explore the molecular mechanisms of cytotoxicity in natural killer (NK) cell and how to exploit the mechanics to potentially optimize cytotoxic cell therapies. This project arises from our ongoing work delineating how lytic granule positioning may impact the efficiency and effectiveness of NK cell killing and how we might intentionally control the mechanics of lytic granules.

• 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; and
• The ability to share and celebrate success with colleagues and staff.