Postdoctoral Research Scientist
About this role
The laboratory of Dr. Andrew R. Marks, Chair, Department of Physiology and Cellular Biophysics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist. Projects include: cryo-EM structures of RyR channels (with Nobel Laureate Joachim Frank and Wayne Hendrickson), calcium signaling in diabetes, molecular basis of inherited cardiomyopathies and heart failure, and calcium signaling in neurodegenerative diseases, drug discovery efforts to test novel therapeutics for heart, muscle, metabolic and CNS disorders. We are translating fundamental discoveries into ongoing clinical trials. Recent laboratory members have gone on to leading academic and pharmaceutical industry positions.
Qualifications
All applicants should have a PhD or MD/PhD, outstanding publications, oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, work ethic, the ability to work independently, and experience in structural biology, molecular biology, calcium signaling, or electrophysiology.
Details
Organization
Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Location
United States (US)
Position type
Postdoc
Posted
October 13, 2026
Last seen on the employer's board
October 14, 2026
Source
jobRxiv
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