Research Scientist

The Center for Infection and Immunity is recruiting a faculty member at the Research Scientist level to join a program in pandemic preparedness focused on viral ecology and pathogenesis through studies of animal reservoirs and vectors. Candidates must have a track record of substantive productivity in One Health/emerging infectious disease research as manifest in publications and competitive grant support. 

Responsibilities

Candidates will demonstrate creativity and originality and be able to lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary scientific teams and produce new connections, knowledge, and impact within and beyond those in the department, the school, and Columbia University

Qualifications

MD, DVM or PhD with postdoctoral training in viral ecology and One Health. The candidate must have experience in teaching and mentoring and an established record of leading extramurally funded research projects in low and middle income countries, as is clear description of the impact that a candidate's research, teaching, and service will have on the public's health. The individual should be competitive for a position at the level of associate professor in a school of public health. 

Application

https://academic.careers.columbia.edu/#!/145419

Columbia University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.