Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH-30001-338

Mount Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks a postdoctoral researcher in Genetics & Genomic Sciences to apply epidemiology, multi-omics, and systems biology to human cohorts with asthma and allergic diseases. The research aims to identify risk factors, mechanisms, and potential therapies.

The role involves analyzing high-throughput sequence data, developing methods, maintaining linked clinical datasets, publishing findings, and collaborating with researchers across Mount Sinai and external

Qualifications

• PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, computational biology, genomics, or related field.
• Outstanding programming skills in R, Python, and Unix shell scripting.
• Experience with clinical cohorts and microbiome analysis is a plus.
• Familiarity with genomic data tools, repositories, and databases.

Responsibilities

• Analyze high-throughput sequence data.
• Develop and implement methods to analyze these data.
• Maintain large datasets linked to clinical data.
• Communicate progress with PI regularly and contribute to the success of the research team.
• Develop and maintain productive collaborations within Mount Sinai and with outside researchers in academia and industry.
• Publish and present novel research findings in academic journals and conferences.
• Some supervision of trainees and technical staff may also be required.

Skills

R

Python

Unix shell scripting

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

PhD in bioinformatics / related field

Tools

Genomic data tools

Clinical cohorts analysis

Job description

Position Details

Salary: $74,692

Department: Genetics & Genomic Sciences

Physical work location: 1425 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10029

PI or Supervisor: Supinda Bunyavanich, [phone], [e-mail]

Web link to Lab: https://labs.icahn.mssm.edu/bunyavanichlab/

Web link to Department: https://icahn.mssm.edu/research/genomics

Administrative Contact: Valerie Cuomo, [phone], [e-mail]

Details of Research Project

The research will involve applying epidemiology, multi-omics, and systems biology to interpret multi-scale data generated from human cohorts with asthma and allergic diseases. The goal of this research is to better understand and identify risk factors, mechanisms, and potential therapies for these disorders.

Technical Duties

• Analyze high-throughput sequence data.
• Develop and implement methods to analyze these data.
• Maintain large datasets linked to clinical data.
• Communicate progress with PI regularly and contribute to the success of the research team.
• Develop and maintain productive collaborations within Mount Sinai and with outside researchers in academia and industry.
• Publish and present novel research findings in academic journals and conferences.
• Some supervision of trainees and technical staff may also be required.

Educational and other Requirements for the position

• PhD in bioinformatics, computer science, computational biology, genomics, or a related field.
• Outstanding programming skills in R, Python, and Unix shell scripting.
• Excellent track record of analyzing sequence data. Experience with clinical cohorts and microbiome analysis a plus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistics and statistical genetics. Familiarity with genomic data tools, repositories, and databases.
• Strong attention to detail and solid analytical skills.
• Ability to work hard and independently while contributing to the team effort and adhering to deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with track record of productive collaborations.
• Demonstrated ability to work concurrently on several projects, and good understanding of analytic complexities to do independent research as well as assist other researchers.

Experience Required

Please see "Educational and other Requirements for the position"

Goals/Outcomes of the Research Project

The goal of this research is to better understand and identify risk factors, mechanisms, and potential therapies for asthma and allergic disease.

Compensation Statement

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 $74,692.00 - $80,000.00 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.

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