Postdoc in Extracellular Vesicles and Lipid Nanoparticles for Cancer Immunotherapy at Columbia University Columbia University in United States

Columbia University’s Correa Lab is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher in extracellular vesicles (EVs) and/or lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulation for a project on hybrid nanomaterial platforms that combine cell-derived and synthetic components for cancer immunotherapy.

The position is in the lab of Santiago Correa, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Columbia University. The lab also lists related postdoctoral openings in CAR-T cell biology and biomaterials, plus general postdoc applications for candidates with external funding.

Research areas and keywords: extracellular vesicles, lipid nanoparticles, biomaterials, immunoengineering, cancer immunotherapy, nanomaterials, CAR-T cell biology, T cell immunology, materials science, organic chemistry.

Funding: this EV/LNP postdoc is supported by the Beckman Young Investigator Award, which provides four years of funding for the postdoc and research expenses. The post mentions a salary starting at $72,000 with full benefits, and notes that Columbia postdocs are unionized.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a strong background in EV biology and/or LNP formulation. Deep expertise in one area is acceptable; experience in both is not required. The lab emphasizes an interdisciplinary environment, mentorship, and the opportunity to broaden skills while contributing to a project at the interface of nanotechnology and immunotherapy.

How to apply: email a CV, cover letter, and references to [email protected] with the subject line "Beckman Postdoc Application: [Your Name]". The full opportunity details are linked in the post.

Additional lab information: the Correa Lab’s opportunities page also states that PhD student recruitment for Fall 2026 depends on fundraising, and that the lab is currently not taking on master’s students.