Summary
The Williams Lab in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Columbia University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scientist to contribute to innovative research in protein engineering, glycoengineering, and molecular targeting for biotechnology and therapeutic applications.
Postdoctoral Research Scientist in Chemical Engineering, Columbia University, New York
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
Table
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Columbia University, New York, NY |
| Open Date | April 8, 2026 |
| Salary Range | $72,116 |
Research Area
- Protein Engineering
- Glycoengineering
- Molecular Targeting
- Biotechnology
- Therapeutic Applications
Eligibility/Qualification
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:
- Protein engineering or directed evolution
- Glycobiology or glycoengineering
- Lectins or carbohydrate-binding proteins
- Antibodies or nanobodies
- Yeast display or phage display
- Biophysical binding assays (SPR, BLI, ITC)
- Mammalian cell culture
- Flow cytometry
- Drug delivery or biomaterials
- Biofilm research
- Synthetic biology
Job Description
The Postdoctoral Research Scientist will be responsible for:
- Designing and executing independent research projects.
- Performing cloning, mutagenesis, and protein engineering.
- Expressing and purifying recombinant proteins (E. coli, yeast, or mammalian systems).
- Conducting biochemical and biophysical characterization (e.g., BLI, SPR, binding assays).
- Conducting cell-based assays and functional experiments.
- Analyzing data and preparing manuscripts for publication.
- Mentoring undergraduate and graduate students.
- Assisting with grant proposal preparation.
- Presenting research at group meetings and conferences.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send the following materials to aw3571@columbia.edu:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Brief research statement
- Names and contact information for 2-3 references
Last Date to Apply
The application will be accepted until filled; however, early submission is encouraged.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and the salary for this position will be set based on a variety of factors including qualifications, experience, and departmental budgets.
