Samuel Sternberg, PhD
Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics · Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons · Columbia University
Quick answer: Samuel Sternberg, PhD is Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics at Columbia University. Samuel Sternberg, PhD shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ The desire to work with students in the lab was a major driver of Sam’s decision to transition from industry back to academia.
Research interests
Exploring and exploiting CRISPR–Cas immune systems
Selected publications (since 2023)
CRISPR RNA-guided integrases for high-efficiency and multiplexed bacterial genome engineering. Nat Biotechnol 359 (2020): eaan4672; Structural basis of DNA targeting by a transposon-encoded CRISPR–Cas system. Nature 577 (2020): 271–274; Transposon-encoded CRISPR-Cas systems direct RNA-guided DNA integration. Nature 571 (2019): 219–225; Harnessing Type I CRISPR–Cas systems for human genome engineering. Nat Biotechnol 37 (2019): 1471–1477
Frequently asked questions
Is Samuel Sternberg, PhD hiring PhD students at Columbia University?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Samuel Sternberg, PhD's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: The desire to work with students in the lab was a major driver of Sam’s decision to transition from industry back to academia..
What does Samuel Sternberg, PhD research?
Exploring and exploiting CRISPR–Cas immune systems
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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