Data Scientist, Research – (Tenure Track)

Columbia University Creative; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University College of Dental Medicine (CDM) seeks a full-time tenure-track Data Scientist at open rank to join its research faculty.

The position emphasizes developing and leading externally funded programs in data science with cross-disciplinary collaboration with CDM and the Data Science Institute, along with teaching and mentoring across DDS/PhD programs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in one of the listed fields as a requirement.
• Academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, sustain, and lead an active externally funded research program.
• Demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentoring students at all levels (DDS/PhD).
• Collaborate with the Data Science Institute and CDM on multidisciplinary research.

Education

Ph.D. in cancer biology, immunology, systems biology, bioengineering, computational biology, computer science, applied math, or a dental/medical degree with equivalent research experience

Job description

Full-Time Open Rank (Asst. Professor, Assoc. Professor, Professor): Data Scientist, Research–(Tenure Track)

The College of Dental Medicine (CDM) at Columbia University is seeking full‑time tenure‑track open‑rank research faculty in Data Science and one of the following fields: Bioengineering, Systems Biology, or Orally Related Diseases.

Reporting to the Section Chair, the Data Science – CDM faculty is expected to develop, sustain, and lead an active, highly visible, externally funded research program, without standing scholarship, and to demonstrate excellence in teaching and mentoring students at all levels, including those in our DDS/PhD program. The candidate will collaborate closely with the Data Science Institute.

A successful candidate will have demonstrated evidence of scholarly impact through publications and the potential to conduct pioneering research; to obtain funding support; and to collaborate, teach, and mentor effectively. In addition to technical and scientific knowledge, the candidate of choice will have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and thrive in a collaborative, fast‑paced, and multidisciplinary research setting.

Our top‑tier research institution provides extensive opportunities for collaborations across the University and Medical Center, in addition to collaborations with fellow researchers within CDM.

Interested candidates should submit curriculum vitae, research, and teaching statements/plans (apply.interfolio.com/175068).

Requirements

Ph.D. in cancer biology, immunology, systems biology, bioengineering, computational biology, computer science, applied math, or a dental and/or medical degree with equivalent research experience.

Academic rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.

Columbia University is an equal opportunity employer – disability – veteran.