Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Columbia University in the City of New York: Columbia University Irving Medical Center: Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons: Microbiology Description The Symington Lab is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral scientist (PhD or MD-PhD) to study DNA repair mechanisms in the budding yeast model system. The main focus of the laboratory is to understand the mechanisms of homology-directed repair (HDR) of DSBs. Projects include: The role of chromatin remodeling complexes to regulate DNA end resection. Use of Cas9 nickases to model replication fork collapse and subsequent repair. Understanding the mechanisms that suppress the accumulation of chromosome rearrangements. The successful candidate is expected to take the lead role in projects, present data at lab meetings and conferences, publish manuscripts as a lead author, and contribute to supervising students and support staff. We seek a scientist who is able to work independently and who demonstrates critical thinking and scientific rigor. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Columbia-Universit