Associate Computational Scientist-Pathology, Molecular and Cell Based Medicine

Mount Sinai Medical Center; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System seeks an Associate Computational Scientist to work with researchers and scientists, leveraging MSSM HPC clusters and new technologies to advance computational workflows. You will help deploy codes on cutting-edge infrastructure, optimize performance, and contribute to data and software integration in a collaborative academic setting.

The role emphasizes partnering with research groups to implement scalable computational solutions, explore GPUs and cloud options, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in a domain science; Ph.D. in a scientific domain preferred.
• Beginner level, with some experience in a scientific/academic computing environment or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with scientists to efficiently use MSSM HPC clusters and deploy codes on new technologies.
• Assist research groups in identifying, implementing, and improving computational and data workflows.
• Participate in exploring GPUs, Hadoop, and cloud computing for research workloads.
• Help optimize researchers' codes for maximum performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot applications and technical issues and support back-end infrastructure.
• Assist in benchmarking, regression testing, and deployment of performance tools.
• Contribute to installation and management of numerical libraries and performance tools.
• Participate in backup policy development and data safety planning.
• Integrate HPC resources with laboratory equipment and external national resources like XSEDE.

Skills

Scientific computing experience

HPC usage experience

Research collaboration

Education

Masters degree or equivalent; Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Description

As a member of the MSSM Scientific Computing Group, the Associate Computational Scientist works with scientists and researchers to effectively use MSSM HPC (high performance computing) clusters; assists in the research and deployment of codes on new technologies, and works with research groups to identify, implement and improve their computational and data workflow.

Responsibilities

• Partners with scientist and research staff to efficiently and effectively use MSSM HPC clusters, to be expanded to over 10,000 cores with high bandwidth, low latency interconnects several petabytes of data storage and databases.
• Works with research groups to help identify, implement and improve their computational and data workflow; assists in facilitating computing and data infrastructure solutions specific to MSSM researchers.
• Participates in the research and deployment of new technologies such as GPUs, Hadoop and cloud computing.
• Assists in optimizing researchers codes for maximum performance.
• Troubleshoots isolates and resolves applications and other technical issues.
• May benchmark application codes, develop regression tests and deploy application performance tools.
• Assists in the installation and management of numerical libraries and application performance tools.
• Participates in the development and implementation of backup policies.
• Participates in the integration of HPC resources with laboratory equipment such as sequencers, etc.
• Works with scientists and researchers to effectively use complementary national resources including XSEDE.
• Helps define and deploy a comprehensive computational and data vision for MSSM researchers.
• Assists in developing and writing proposals. Creates and provides clear documentation on all items.
• Other relevant duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent in a domain science; Ph.D. in a scientific domain preferred.
• Beginner level, with some experience in a scientific/academic computing environment or equivalent preferred.

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well‑being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $72473 - $108709 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.