Director, Trans Genomics Unit

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sulzberger Columbia Genome Center (CGC) at Columbia University in the City of New York seeks a director-level scientist to lead integration of genomics and clinical research in collaboration with the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC).

This position would work jointly with HICCC, CGC, and the Biomedical Informatics Resource to facilitate cellular and molecular analysis of clinical trial specimens via multi-modal genomics (including bulk, single-cell, and spatial profiling)

Qualifications

• PhD in biology, chemistry, genomics, systems biology, bioengineering, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience required

Responsibilities

• Developing and designing translational studies that leverage genomic analysis of clinical trial specimens.
• Coordinating the collection of genomic and clinical informatics data from clinical trials.
• Leading the integration of genomic and clinical datasets to develop new insights into patient responses in clinical trials.

Education

PhD in biology, chemistry, genomics, systems biology, bioengineering, or a related field

Job description

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $130,000-$130,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Sulzberger Columbia Genome Center (CGC) is seeking a director-level scientist to lead its efforts to integrate genomics and clinical research in collaboration with the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC). This position would work jointly with HICCC, CGC, and the Biomedical Informatics Resource to facilitate cellular and molecular analysis of clinical trial specimens via multi-modal genomics (including bulk, single-cell, and spatial profiling) and integration with clinical data stored in electronic health records. These efforts require coordination between the physician-scientists leading clinical trials and scientists in CGC and clinical informatics to identify biological and clinical questions, link these to the appropriate experimental and analytical approaches, and organize clinical studies. In some cases, these studies may also involve the analysis of patient-derived models from clinical specimens (e.g. organoids, explants, xenografts) or other pre-clinical studies.

Responsibilities

• 30%: Developing and designing translational studies that leverage genomic analysis of clinical trial specimens.
• 30%: Coordinating the collection of genomic and clinical informatics data from clinical trials.
• 40%: Leading the integration of genomic and clinical datasets to develop new insights into patient responses in clinical trials.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in biology, chemistry, genomics, systems biology, bioengineering, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with experimental and computational genomics, including bulk, single-cell, and spatial profiling.
• Experience with electronic health records and clinical informatics.
• Specific expertise in basic and translational cancer research, including animal and patient-derived models (in vivo and in vitro).
• Experience with data science and statistics, including integration of genomic and clinical data.
• Experience in scientific writing, including peer-reviewed publications, grant proposals, and collaborative research applications.

Other Requirements

• N/A

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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