Bioinformatics Analyst

NYU Langone Hospitals; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health seeks a Bioinformatics Analyst to analyze immune aging in plasma cell disorders and integrate diverse genomics data. You will collaborate with bench scientists, adapt pipelines, and present computational results to contribute to cancer biology and translational research.

Strong Unix/Linux, Python/Perl, and R/Matlab skills are required. The role emphasizes developing genomics data analysis capabilities (RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq) and working in a dynamic research

Qualifications

• B.S. in mathematics, biological sciences, computer science or related disciplines.
• Experience in Unix/Linux systems including HPC environments.
• Scripting languages: Python or Perl.
• Statistical packages: R (preferred) or Matlab.
• Excellent communication skills with proficiency in written and oral English.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with bench scientists to understand and help accomplish their research goals
• Assist in preparing concise presentations of computational results
• Work with bioinformatics team to integrate different types of genomics
• Adapt genomic data analysis pipelines in a rapidly evolving research environment
• Assist in the design, implementation and execution of customized pipelines for collaborative research projects
• Assist in the design, implementation, and execution standard pipelines for routine genomics data analyses
• Perform robust data quality control and validation
• Develop expertise in various types of sequencing data analysis (e.g. RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, sequencing of long reads)

Skills

Unix/Linux

Python

Perl

R/Matlab

Communication

Education

B.S. in mathematics, biological sciences, computer science or related disciplines

Tools

HPC environments

Job description

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Bioinformatics Analyst.This project will look at immune aging in patients with benign and malignant plasma cell disorders (MGUS, smoldering myeloma and multiple myeloma). In the first instance the project will analyze a large database of serum proteomic data to determine the immune age of cases compared to age matched normal controls using novel bioinformatic approaches. Later analyses may include genomic and epigenomic characterization of lesions that are critical to the development of precursor conditions.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with bench scientists to understand and help accomplish their research goals
• Other duties as assigned
• Assist in preparing concise presentations of computational results
• Work with bioinformatics team to integrate different types of genomics
• Adapt genomic data analysis pipelines in a rapidly evolving research environment
• Assist in the design, implementation and execution of customized pipelines for collaborative research projects
• Assist in the design, implementation, and execution standard pipelines for routine genomics data analyses
• Perform robust data quality control and validation
• Develop expertise in various types of sequencing data analysis (e.g. RNA-seq, scRNA-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, sequencing of long reads)

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify you must have a B.S. in mathematics, biological sciences, computer science or related disciplines.
Experience in Unix/Linux systems including HPC environments.
Scripting languages: Python or Perl.
Statistical packages: R (preferred) or Matlab.
Excellent communication skills with proficiency in written and oral English.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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• Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
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NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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