Associate Research Scientist

Job Title: Associate Research Scientist Job Number: 94534 Location: New York, US Job Description The Tong Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences is seeking an Associate Research Scientist. The incumbent should have a full set of experimental skills with structural biology, including protein expression and purification in bacteria and insect cells, protein crystallization, X-ray diffraction data collection and processing, crystal structure determination and refinement, cryo-EM grid preparation and screening, cryo-EM data analysis, cryo-EM model building and refinement, structural analyses and mutagenesis studies. Responsibilities: Cryo-EM studies of proteins involved in RNA decapping and possibly other biochemical processes. Crystallographic studies of proteins involved in RNA decapping in plants and other organisms. Detailed analyses of the structures that are obtained, and design mutagenesis experiments to assess the structural observations. Working closely with collaborators, within Columbia and also with other institutions, on multi-faceted projects. Preparing reports for grant submissions and drafting manuscripts detailing the results of studies for publication. Mentoring PhD students and colleagues on related projects. Qualifications Minimum Degree Required: PhD Field(s) of Specialization: Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Application Deadline: 2025-05-01 #J-18808-Ljbffr Columbia University