http://www.ecohealthalliance.org/careers/10-research_assistant
POSITION TITLE Research Assistant POSITION DETAILS EcoHealth Alliance and Center for Infection and Immunity (CII) at Columbia University are seeking a Research Assistant to join an international team of scientists investigating the threat of emerging infectious diseases. The project is a USAID-funded initiative and seeks to 1) discover viruses in wildlife before they become global pandemics, and 2) uncover the factors that drive their emergence in the human population. This unique project utilizes the combined skills of our ecologists, modelers, virologists and field veterinarians to find new viruses in wildlife from more than 20 countries around the world. The position will be based full-time in the Center for Infection & Immunity (CII) at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health. The successful candidate will assist the pathogen discovery team. The CII team will provide strong mentorship and training to the right candidate, who will be exceptionally self-motivated, and interested in wildlife disease, molecular virology, viral ecology and the emergence of pathogens into the human population. Additional responsibilities will include attending weekly meetings at EcoHealth Alliance headquarters (30 minutes away via public transportation from CII) in NYC as well as participating in some paper writing. We offer generous salary and benefits and excellent working conditions. QUALIFICATIONS Candidates should hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject, though candidates without a Master's should not be dissuaded from applying if they have significant laboratory experience. Candidate is expected have at least 2+ years experience with molecular diagnostics. Essential skills include nucleic acid extractions, PCR (real-time and conventional) and cloning. Exceptional attention to detail is very important. Desired skills include next-generation sequencing, in-situ hybridisation, immunohistochemistry, serology, protein expression, tissue-culture and virus purification. Priority will be given to candidates that have experience of working with large sample sets, and of working within BSL3 labs. A strong sense of team spirit, cultural sensitivity, excellent communication skills, and diplomacy is expected. Experience working with an international team is a plus. Fluency in English is required. This is an exciting opportunity for anyone looking to establish themselves in the field of emerging infectious diseases and be part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary team of internationally regarded scientists. Please send a resume and cover letter to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>. Please include the position title in the email subject header. www.ecohealthalliance.org<http://www.ecohealthalliance.org> EcoHealth Alliance integrates innovative science-based solutions and partnerships that increase capacity to achieve two interrelated goals: protecting global health by preventing the outbreak of emerging diseases and safeguarding ecosystems by promoting conservation.
