Open Positions at Columbia
- Two Postdoctoral Positions in Theoretical Research at the Energy Frontier Research Center
- Two Postdoctoral Research Positions in the Department of Chemistry
- Postdoctoral Position to Study DNA Methylation in Human Diseases
- Postdoctoral Position to Study the Role of Histone Methylation in Drosophila Development
- Full-time Postdoctoral Research Scientist Position in Chemistry/Biology
- Postdoctoral Research Opportunities in Epigenomics
Two Postdoctoral Positions in Theoretical Research at the Energy Frontier Research Center
We have two postdoctoral openings theoretical research associated with Columbia University's newly established Energy Frontier Research Center (www.cise.columbia.edu/efrc/). The center unites physicists, chemists and engineers with the goal of understanding nanoscale charge and energy transfer processes fundamental for the design of new solar-based energy technology.
Both openings require a PhD in theoretical physics, chemistry or related fields, with emphasis on electronic structure theory and/or quantum dynamics. The theoretical effort will be led by Professor David Reichman (Department of Chemistry, Columbia University), Mark Hybertsen (Brookhaven National Labs) and Professor Eran Rabani (Department of Chemistry, Tel Aviv University). While these postdoctoral researchers will be based in the Chemistry Department at Columbia, research projects in the EFRC are expected to involve significant interaction with several experimental groups.
The two projects are:
a) Theoretical understanding of generation and evolution of excitons in nanocrystals and other nanoscale objects such as nanotubes. Emphasis will be placed on understanding factors that enhance or inhibit multi-exciton generation. This project will make use of large scale electronic structure techniques.
b) Theoretical understanding of optical excitations in nanoscale inorganic-organic hybrid structures, subsequent exciton dissociation and fission processes and the role of coupling to nanostructured leads. This project will involve electronic structure techniques as well as quantum dynamics approaches.
Both positions have open start dates. Please have all interested parties send a CV and 2 letters of reference to:
Professor David R. Reichman
Department of Chemistry
Columbia University
3000 Broadway,
New York, New York, 10027
e-mail:drr2103@columbia.edu
Two Postdoctoral Research Positions in the Department of Chemistry
We are searching for two postdoctoral research associates for the theoretical modeling of the structural and electronic properties of conjugated polymers in the condensed phase. The work will be part of a newly funded effort that combines synthetic (Colin Nuckolls, Columbia), experimental (Paul Barbara and Katherine Willets, Texas) and theoretical (Richard Friesner and David Reichman, Columbia) expertise to understand the morphological properties of films and assemblies of conjugated polymers as well as the electronic and optical properties of these entities.
Two main theoretical thrusts will be initiated:
a) Understanding the electronic structure and optical properties of individual conjugated polymers as well as small aggregates of conjugated polymers. Familiarity with state-of-the art electronic structure methods is highly advantageous.
b) Molecular modeling of the morphology of individual folded polymeric units as well as the effective interactions between units in the condensed phase. This phase of research will potential involve force field development, as well as Monte Carlo and molecular dynamics simulation of the behavior of conjugated polymers in the condensed phase. A long term goal is the understanding of self-assembly of conjugate polymer units in large length scale structures.
It is expected that research associates working on these two related areas will interact with each other as well as the experimental members of the research team. The Chemistry department at Columbia offers a rich environment for theory with four full-time theoretical chemistry faculty members (Berne, Cacciuto, Friesner, Reichman) and state-of-the-art computational facilities. The positions listed will be for one year, with additional years expected upon mutual consent. Salary is negotiable, and women and minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please have your CV and 3 letters of recommendation sent to: ec31@columbia.edu with PD THEORY SEARCH – Postdoc’s Name (in the subject line).
Professor Richard A. Friesner Professor David Reichman
Department of Chemistry Department of Chemistry
Columbia University Columbia University
3000 Broadway, MC 3110 3000 Broadway, MC 3104
New York, NY 10027 New York, NY 10027
Postdoctoral Position to Study DNA Methylation in Human Diseases
A funded position is available for a postdoctoral research scientist in the Laboratory of Dr. Benjamin Tycko to study the role of altered DNA methylation in cancer and other human diseases. A number of different methods are being focused on this topic, including a combination of tissue-based studies, microarray-based profiling with relevant bioinformatics, high throughput bisulfite sequencing, and creation of mouse models.
The Institute for Cancer Genetics is located in the Irving Cancer Research Center (ICRC) of the Columbia University Medical Center campus.
Interested candidates should send a copy of their CV, and the names of two faculty members or PIs who can provide letters of reference, to:
Benjamin Tycko, M.D., Ph.D.
Institute for Cancer Genetics and Department of Pathology
Irving Cancer Research Center (ICRC)
1130 St. Nicholas Avenue
New York, NY 10032
Tel. 212-851-5280
Postdoctoral Position to Study the Role of Histone Methylation in Drosophila Development
Funds are available for a postdoctoral fellow in the Laboratory of Dr. Tulle Hazelrigg to study the role of histone methylation in the regulation of gene expression in Drosophila. This research will address the roles played by Egg/dSETDB1, an essential histone methyltransferase, in development, gametogenesis, and germ stem cell maintenance. In particular, experiments will identify the genomic targets of Egg/dSETDB1, and will determine the mechanisms responsible for selection of these gene targets. The successful candidate will join a lively academic research department at Columbia University, with excellent facilities and resources.
The Department of Biological Sciences is located on the Columbia Morningside Heights campus, located in the culturally diverse Upper West Side of New York City.
Interested candidates should send a copy of their CV, and the names of two faculty members or PIs who can provide letters of reference, to:
Dr. Tulle Hazelrigg, Department of Biological Sciences
753 Fairchild Extension
Columbia University
New York, NY 10027
Tel. 212-854-3026 (lab) or 917-915-1428 (cell)
Full-time Postdoctoral Research Scientist Position in Chemistry/Biology
A full-time postdoctoral research scientist position is available in the Stockwell Lab for research at the interface of chemistry and biology, involving the synthesis of biologically active molecules for probing protein function.
Experience with synthetic chemistry is essential. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D in organic chemistry.
Please send your CV to Naya Sou at naya@biology.columbia.edu.
Postdoctoral Research Opportunities in Epigenomics
DATE POSTED: 03/08/2009
Postdoctoral positions are available in epigenomics in the laboratory of Professor Fatemeh Haghighi at Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute.
The selected candidates will be a highly motivated individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of working independently and within a larger multidisciplinary team. All applicants must currently be eligible to work in the U.S.
LOCATION: New York, NY, USA
HOW TO APPLY: Applicants should send a curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests, up to three reprints/preprints, and arrange for three letters of recommendation. Application material should be sent by email (a single PDF file preferred) to fgh3@columbia.edu.
Letters of recommendation may be sent by email, or by regular mail to:
Fatemeh G. Haghighi Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Columbia University
Department of Psychiatry, Neuroscience
Columbia University
New York State Psychiatric Institute
1051 Riverside Drive, Box 42
New York, NY 10032-2695
Post-doc Position 1: Computational Epigenetics
This research is focused on the development and application of computational and statistical algorithms for epigenetic analysis of neuropsychiatric disorders. Studies involve bioinformatic analysis of data from whole genome DNA methylation profiles to detect differentially methylated regions associated with disease and their potential function through genomic datamining. Other large dataset discovery problems are also of interest, including mRNA gene expression and histone methylation. Candidates must have a strong quantitative background with a Ph.D. in bioinformatics/computational biology, computer science, applied mathematics, statistics, and significant experience in scientific computation working on biological problems.
Post-doc Position 2: Molecular Epigenetics
This research is focused on the development and application of epigenomic techniques including library construction for next-gen sequencing of DNA methylation and histone methylation marks neuropsychiatric disorders, such as depression and schizophrenia. Additional experience in bisulfite sequencing, real-time PCR, and chromatin IP is desirable. Candidates with a PhD in the biological sciences with a strong background in molecular biology are encouraged to apply.