Assistant Professor of Pathology and Cell Biology (Tenure Track)

The Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a highly qualified and innovative individual for a tenure-track position in the field of Clinical Pathology and Cell and Gene Therapy. This position will include an academic appointment within the Division of Clinical Pathology, with a primary focus on developing a research program in cell therapy, gene therapy, and translational science and playing an active clinical role as the Assistant Director of the Cell Therapy Laboratory.

The successful candidate will be provided with a competitive start-up package to facilitate the establishment of a dynamic and independent research program. We are particularly interested in candidates with an M.D. or M.D. / Ph.D., board eligibility in Clinical Pathology and / or Transfusion Medicine and Stem Cell Therapy, and expertise in the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying disease pathophysiology. Faculty members are expected to contribute to the Department's graduate, residency, and fellowship teaching programs and actively engage in mentorship.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop an impactful, mechanism-based research program focused on cell and gene therapy.

Participate in teaching and mentoring within the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology.

Serve as Assistant Director of the Cell Therapy Laboratory, contributing to the development, implementation, and oversight of innovative cell therapy protocols.

Collaborate with departmental and interdisciplinary teams to advance translational research within

clinical pathology and cell and gene therapy.

Minimum Education / Qualifications

M.D. or M.D. / Ph.D. with board eligibility in Clinical Pathology and / or Transfusion Medicine and Stem Cell Therapy.

Other Qualifications

Demonstrated academic excellence and a strong record of scholarly productivity in research related to cell therapy and / or molecular mechanisms of disease.

Commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse academic community, with women and minority candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

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.

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