Openings

We are part of Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics, Columbia Initiative in Systems Biology, Motor Neuron Center, and Columbia Stem Cell Initiative at Columbia University Medical Center.

With a mixed dry and wet lab setup focusing on RNA biology in the mammalian nervous system, we periodically have openings for both computational and experimental Postdocs and graduate students, and technicians, for highly motivated individuals with relevant backgrounds.

If you are interested in joining the Zhang lab, please email Chaolin ( cz2294 [at] columbia [dot] e d u) with required materials described below.

Postdoctoral fellows

Experimental Postdoc: Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or Molecular Neuroscience. Previous experience working on RNA, and mice and/or mammalian cell culture is highly desirable. Experience with stem cells (mESC/iPS) and exposure to high-throughput techniques such as next-generation sequencing are preferred but not a must.

Computational Postdoc: Applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in Computational or Systems Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Sciences or Physics, working in two broad categories: i) statistical machine learning and algorithm development; ii) computational genomics and large-scale biological data analysis.

Applicants should provide i) a cover letter briefly describing potential projects you are interested in and your previous experience; ii) a curriculum vitae; and iii) contacts of three references.

Graduate students

We are looking for graduate students to rotate or join the lab. Applicants must have been enrolled in the Ph.D. or Ph.D./M.D. program at Columbia University Medical Center, and are interested in RNA Systems Biology. Candidates from either the experimental or the computational side are welcome. Candidates who are currently not enrolled at Columbia should apply to the Systems Biology Specialization within the Integrated Program in Cellular, Molecular, and Biomedical Studies or affiliated PhD programs. See this page for more details.

Technician

We are looking for a senior technician with a track record in Molecular Biology and Biochemical work, and extensive experience in wet lab management. Previous experience working on RNA, and mice and/or mammalian cell culture is highly preferred.