Columbia University

College of Physicians and Surgeons

Department of Psychiatry

Position Title: Assistant Professor

Job Description:

The Division of Molecular Imaging and Neuropathology is looking for a motivated and creative Assistant Professor to conduct research into the neurobiology of depression and suicidal behavior using mouse models and postmortem human brain.

Duties:

• Conduct a program of research into the neurobiology of mood disorders and suicidal behavior and the mechanisms of action of antidepressants.
• Publish research findings in peer reviewed journals.
• Attract external grant support, particularly from the NIH or NSF.
• Teach and serve on committees as required.

Salary range:

$100,000 - $100,000 per year

Qualifications:

PhD, MD, or equivalent degree in the neurosciences or a related area

Assistant Professor also requires completion of a postdoctoral fellowship and obtaining some NIH or equivalent funding support.

Preferred qualification:

• Expertise in mouse and postmortem human brain studies of mood disorders, antidepressants and neuroinflammation
• Expertise in quantitative whole-brain microscopy to quantify neural activity in rodent models and in the application of quantitative neuroanatomical methods to postmortem human brain
• Knowledge and experience in methods for quantifying brain inflammatory markers, in brain mapping protocols, to study regional brain relationships, and in histologic procedures to stain for inflammatory and other neural markers.
• Experience in validating translational findings by comparing mouse datasets with human brain datasets with the goal of correlating inflammatory levels in mice and humans with depression phenotypes and evaluating biological effects related to antidepressant action (e.g., (R,S)-ketamine)
• Peer reviewed publications in journals with an impact factor greater than 5.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly