Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Department of Biomedical Engineering
The Neurotrauma and Repair Laboratory in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Columbia University is searching to fill a Postdoctoral Research Scientist opening in traumatic brain injury research. The main focus of the funded research project will be to test the therapeutic efficacy of a novel combination of compounds with the ability to modulate astrocyte-mediated glutamate homeostasis in the setting of traumatic brain injury. Therapeutic efficacy will be quantified with a combination of biochemical and electrophysiological approaches, the latter made possible with our newly developed stretchable microelectrode array technology.
Candidates should have an established background in electrophysiology, neuroscience, brain slice culture, and/or brain injury biomechanics with a demonstrated publication record. Applicants who are highly motivated with Ph.D.s in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, or related disciplines are preferred. Because the Neurotrauma and Repair Laboratory is a collaborative environment, the successful applicant will also be involved in ongoing projects with an opportunity to develop independent projects. An ability to work independently and as part of a larger team while coordinating multiple projects will be essential.
The position is funded for 3 years by the New Jersey Commission on Brain Injury Research. The Neurotrauma and Repair Laboratory studies traumatic brain injury at the cellular and tissue levels to understand the biomechanics of injury, as well as, the downstream pathobiological mechanisms of delayed cell dysfunction and death. One of our goals is to identify novel therapies for the head injured patient. More information about the laboratory's focus can be found at: http://www.bme.columbia.edu/ntar_lab_pages/
This position is open immediately. A competitive salary will be negotiated on the basis of relevant experience, publication record, and recommendation letters. Applicants should send, electronically, a copy of their curriculum vitae and contact information for 3 references (including email addresses) to:
Barclay Morrison III, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Biomedical Engineering
Columbia University
351 Engineering Terrace, MC 8904
1210 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10027
Email: bm2119@columbia.edu