5 Columbia University jobs found

    The Department of Applied Physics and Applied Mathematics (APAM) at Columbia University in the City of New York invites applications for a Senior Staff Associate position in the area of magnetically confined plasma research. The successful candidate will advance research in magnetically confined plasmas and support the broader goals of the Columbia Fusion Research Center. In the tokamak area, the candidate may conduct research on experimental tokamak facilities in the public sector. Examples include the DIII-D tokamak located at General Atomics or the National Spherical Torus Experiment Upgrade located at Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, or tokamaks located abroad. In the stellarator area, the candidate may conduct research in coil optimization, energetic particle physics, and other related activities. Activities may also be conducted in support of industrially sponsored research contracts originating from a wide array of sponsors, including concepts...

  The Department of Biomedical Engineering is accepting applications for an Associate Research Scientist position in the Leong laboratory at Columbia University.    The primary role of the positions is to assist with developing the research and operations of the Leong Lab. I. Scientific research and leadership (60%) 1. Lab research: Assisting research projects with synthesis of polymeric carriers, encapsulation of siRNA in nanoparticles, transfection of astrocytes, identifying cells populations by flow cytometry, quantification of knockdown by qPCR, conduct in vivo evaluation and analysis of tissue samples by confocal microscopy. 2. Mentoring trainees: Working with students on the development of research projects, manuscripts preparation, and presentations. II.   Grant proposals and management (25%) 1. Pre-award: Proposal writing,...

The Columbia Climate School (CCS) invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Lecturer in Discipline, to begin July 1, 2026. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track, renewable appointment with multi-year renewal contingent on successful reviews. Lecturers in Discipline are officers in the University who meet a programmatic need for instruction in specialized fields. The successful candidate will have a minimum of two years of teaching experience in the broad area of climate and sustainability, with expertise in one or more of the following areas: climate change mitigation, climate change adaptation, climate justice and/or climate and food systems. Candidates for this position should have the capacity to build out a strong teaching portfolio that fits within our innovative and interdisciplinary degree programs at the CCS

  The Mechanical Engineering Department at Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) welcomes applications for a faculty position at the rank of Lecturer in Discipline or Senior Lecturer in Discipline, to start July 1, 2026. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track, renewable appointment with multi-year renewal contingent on successful reviews. Lecturers in Discipline are officers in the University who meet a programmatic need for instruction in specialized fields. Responsibilities of this position will include teaching three lecture courses per semester on topics in computational mechanical and aerospace engineering design and analysis. In addition to or in lieu of teaching some of these courses, the lecturer will also be responsible for mentoring students in a new aerospace minor and MS specialization, and advising undergraduate or graduate student clubs. The lecturer will also be expected to help with curricular development and outreach...

  Executive Dean of Teaching and Learning   Description: Reporting to the President, the Executive Dean of Teaching and Learning provides academic leadership of faculty, academic divisions, and the quality of teaching and learning across the institution. As the College’s Chief Academic Officer , the Executive Dean is the chief academic administrator for the College, working in collaboration with members of the Executive Leadership Team and stakeholders across campus, in the SUNY system, and among local businesses and industry partners. The Executive Dean of Teaching and Learning fosters a culture of student success. They will effectively communicate and build positive relationships with all areas of the College to advance institutional priorities. The Executive Dean provides guidance for innovative program changes, teaching and learning development, and the use of new technologies to enhance student experience and faculty development.  ...