Hiring Opportunities

We currently have open positions for postdoctoral researchers:

 

Postdoctoral Researcher — CAR-T Cell Biology and Biomaterials, supported by the Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Prize

 

• We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in CAR-T cell biology or T cell immunology. The project uses engineered materials to create defined microenvironments that improve CAR-T cell function and long-term persistence in vivo, in collaboration with Dr. Maksim Mamonkin, a CAR-T cell researcher at Columbia.

• This position is supported by the Pershing Square Sohn Cancer Prize, which provides three years of funding for the postdoc and research expenses. No prior materials experience is required, but the candidate should be genuinely interested in learning to make, characterize, and apply biomaterials as part of their research.

• To apply, send a CV, cover letter, and references to sc5159@columbia.edu with the subject line "Sohn Postdoc Application: [Your Name]."
   

Postdoctoral Researcher — Extracellular Vesicles and Lipid Nanoparticles, supported by the Beckman Young Investigator Award

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• We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher with a strong background in extracellular vesicle biology and/or lipid nanoparticle formulation. The project develops hybrid nanomaterial platforms that integrate cell-derived and synthetic components for cancer immunotherapy applications.

• This position is supported by the Beckman Young Investigator Award, which provides four years of funding for the postdoc and research expenses. Candidates with deep expertise in one area are encouraged to apply.
  To apply, send a CV, cover letter, and references to sc5159@columbia.edu with the subject line "Beckman Postdoc Application: [Your Name]."

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General Applications — Candidates with External Funding: If you have secured your own fellowship funding, we welcome applications from candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

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• Immunoengineering — experience with immunoassays such as multi-color flow cytometry, ELISpot, CODEX, or other spatial multi-omic techniques

• CAR-T cell biology and cellular immunotherapy — experience with T cell biology, adoptive cell therapy, or preclinical tumor immunology models

• Extracellular vesicles — experience with EV isolation, characterization, and/or engineering

• Materials Science — experience with nanoparticle synthesis and characterization, electron microscopy, or rheology. We have special interest in candidates with DNA origami or exosome expertise.

• Organic Chemistry — experience with polymer synthesis and characterization, bioconjugation techniques, or biopolymer engineering

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To apply, send a CV, cover letter, and references to sc5159@columbia.edu with the subject line "General Postdoc Application: [Your Name]."

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As a postdoctoral researcher in our lab, you will:

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• Gain an interdisciplinary skillset: while you will come into the group with valuable expertise from your PhD, we will help you broaden your skills to help you towards your chosen career goals.
   

• Mentor: as a postdoc in our group, you will be expected to provide mentorship and guidance to students learning topics in your area of expertise. 

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• We see the postdoc experience as a time for broadening your research skills and acquiring mentorship experience relevant for your career goals. You will likely join an existing project and be encouraged to quickly develop expertise with our base technology, so that you can eventually pursue research trajectories made possible by your unique combination of skills.