Postdoc Fellow: Statistical Biophysics & Biological Networks

Simons Foundation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Computational Biology (CCB) of the Simons Foundation’s Flatiron Institute is actively seeking enthusiastic, full-time post-doctoral Flatiron Research Fellows to join its Statistical Biophysics Group. The start date is flexible, with the Fellow expected to begin no later than September 2027.

FRFs are based in New York City and the two-year appointments may be renewed for a third year, with subsidized housing options.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field (applied mathematics, statistics, computational biology, biophysics, computer science, engineering, mathematical physics, or related disciplines).
• Demonstrated abilities in mathematical modeling, analysis and/or scientific computation, and data analysis/inference.
• Experience with scientific software and algorithm development, and image analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform theoretical and computational research.
• Develop, implement and maintain scientific software.
• Organize seminars, workshops, and group meetings within CCB/Flatiron.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication and present at conferences.
• Share expertise and provide training to CCB staff and visitors.
• Mentor students and contribute to the scientific community.

Skills

Mathematical modeling

Analysis

Scientific computation

Scientific software

Algorithm development

Data analysis

Image analysis

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Job description

The Center for Computational Biology (CCB) of the Simons Foundation’s Flatiron Institute is actively seeking enthusiastic, full-time post-doctoral Flatiron Research Fellows to join its Statistical Biophysics Group. The start date is flexible, with the Fellow expected to begin no later than September 2027.

FRFs are based in New York City and the two-year appointments may be renewed for a third year, with subsidized housing options.