Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH-32076-120

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 74,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Postdoctoral Fellow to join their innovative team focused on gut microbiome research. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects that explore the intricate relationships between gut microbes and the immune system, particularly in inflammatory diseases. You will engage in cutting-edge research, utilizing your programming skills in Python and R to analyze complex data sets and contribute to scientific publications. Join a collaborative environment where your work can make a significant impact on healthcare and scientific discovery, all while being part of a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required with experience in a research lab.
• Proficiency in Python and R for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research in microbial strain tracking.
• Collaborate with scientists and communicate findings.

Skills

Python Programming

R Programming

Data Analysis

Computational Modeling

Education

Ph.D.

Tools

Metagenomics Analysis

TCR/BCR Analysis

Job description

Description

Postdoc Job Description

Title: Postdoctoral Fellow – Req. 3002899

Salary: $73,588

Department: 866 – Department of Immunology and Immunotherapy

Location: Hess Building – 1470 Madison Ave., 8^th Floor, New York, NY 10029

Department website: https://icahn.mssm.edu/about/departments-offices/immunology-immunotherapy

Laboratory website: http://faithlab.mssm.edu/

The Faith Laboratory is seeking highly motivated postdocs to lead projects aimed at gut microbiome laboratory of Jeremiah Faith in the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is seeking a computational biology postdoctoral fellow to lead new discoveries in gut microbiome strain stability and transmission. Our laboratory's research is focused on the influence of gut microbes on the immune system, especially in the context of inflammatory diseases such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease. We are a group of approximately 15 individuals with expertise in microbiology, systems engineering, bioinformatics, systems biology, and immunology. We combine these skills sets towards cutting-edge research, and seek another creative, motivated individual to join our group.

Responsibilities

Technical Duties:

• Perform independent research in the area of microbial strain tracking, metagenomics analyses, TCR/BCR analyses, and computational modelling.
• Critically analyze data quality and results, communicate results to scientists and lay people.
• Write or assist in writing scientific papers and grants.
• Collaborate closely with other scientists to conduct research.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. required.
• Experience working in a research laboratory setting.
• Programming experience in python and R required.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the ISMMS and the Sinai Postdoctoral Organizing Committee - UAW.

Wages and benefits: See Article 5 and 13 of The collective bargaining agreement found online athttps://sinaipostdocunion.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/12-17-23-SPOC-UAW-_-Mount-Sinai-Tentative-Agreement-FINAL-PDF.pdf.

Employer Description

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported.

Compensation

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 $72500 - $80000 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need.