Columbia University Irving Medical Center is a renowned institution committed to groundbreaking research. Our federally funded lab focuses on discovery and developing innovative therapeutics in the field of ophthalmology. We take pride in our collaborative environment, state-of-the-art facilities, and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and skilled Postdoctoral Scientist to join our dynamic drug discovery team. The successful candidate will be part of a lab with a strong track record of successful drug discovery and will play a crucial role in advancing our research efforts to develop novel therapeutics for macular degeneration in exfoliation glaucoma. As a Postdoctoral Scientist, you will have the unique opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.

The main tasks include conducting basic research on disease-relevant pathways, evaluation of novel treatment modalities in in vivo experiments in animal models, in vitro assay development and implementation and data analysis.