Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value due to focused research role in a specific area which can lend itself to strong publication opportunities but limited residency impacts.
- Focused role in Alzheimer’s research with high publishing potential
- Supportive environment for PhD graduates
- Limited scope might not appeal to all candidates
Pros
- Opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research
- Possibility for significant publishing opportunities
- Structured mentorship for personal development
Cons
- Tight focus on Alzheimer's could limit experimentation breadth
- Research can be notable but competitive for visibility
- May require long hours to meet project demands
Who it's for
Recent PhD Graduates • Full-time, on-site
Good fit
- Recent PhD graduates interested in Alzheimer's research
- Researchers effective with data analysis and experimentation
- Candidates wishing to engage deeply in academic research
Not recommended for
- Undergraduates or individuals with no research experience
- Those looking for industry or non-academic roles
- Candidates averse to high-pressure research environments
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
The Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at the Columbia University Medical Center would like to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to work in the lab of Dr. Andrew Teich. Our lab focuses on Alzheimer’s disease, but through collaborations we also have projects that address other neurodegenerative diseases of aging. The PI is Director of the New York Brain Bank, and has multiple lines of investigation with unique, well characterized clinical cohorts that are generating high-dimensional omic data. This position is ideal for a motivated recent PhD graduate from a computational biology program who is interested in working with data from one of these studies to produce a high-impact publication in the Alzheimer’s disease space.
At CUIMC, we stand together because diverse experiences, perspective, and values enrich every dimension of our work. Join our team and see how your unique skills and experiences can create a real impact by changing lives.
Job Function:
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Analyze Data
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Present data at lab meetings and conferences
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Write manuscripts
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Teach new lab members
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Further education through attending lectures and seminars on campus
Lab Mission/Purpose:
The Teich lab focuses on Alzheimer’s disease, but through multiple collaborations we also have projects that address other neurodegenerative diseases of aging.
Minimum Education Requirements:
Requires a Ph.D. and/or M.D. in a related field.
Minimum Skills Required:
Proficiency with R and Python; prior experience with single cell transcriptomic data
Hiring Salary Range:
- Postdoctoral Research Scientist: $71,050- $75,000
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 ofposting.
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.
