Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Columbia University

International Genetic Epidemiology Society; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

International Genetic Epidemiology Society is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist for joint research between the Department of Biostatistics and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for Precision Psychiatry at Columbia University. This role focuses on developing statistical and machine learning methods for various omics data types, supporting research in psychiatry. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in statistics or biostatistics and a solid programming background. Competitive salary and excellent training opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated with a strong quantitative background.
• Experience in programming is essential.
• Background in genetics is desirable, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct methodological and applied research in statistical genomics and psychiatry.
• Develop integrative statistical and machine learning methods for diverse omics data.
• Collaborate with faculty to apply methods to psychiatric traits.

Skills

Strong quantitative background

Strong programming skills

Experience in statistical genomics

Education

PhD in statistics, biostatistics, or computer science

Job description

Position Title

Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Company Information

This position is jointly appointed between the Department of Biostatistics and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for Precision Psychiatry at Columbia University. The Department of Biostatistics is one of the leading biostatistics departments in the United States, with strong collaborative ties across Columbia University and institutions in the New York area. It offers outstanding training opportunities in statistical genetics, genomics, and psychiatry.

The Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for Precision Psychiatry is a joint initiative of the Department of Psychiatry at Columbia University and the Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute. By leveraging interdisciplinary expertise spanning biologists to clinicians, the Center aims to accelerate the translation of discoveries from bench to bedside, enabling novel therapeutic and prevention strategies based on shared etiological mechanisms across distinct patient subgroups.

Duties and Responsibilities

The position involves methodological and applied research at the intersection of statistical genomics and psychiatry, under the supervision of Dr. Iuliana Ionita-Laza (Biostatistics) and in collaboration with faculty in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for Precision Psychiatry. The successful candidate will work on developing integrative statistical and machine learning methods for diverse omics data types and clinical phenotype data derived from electronic health records, with applications to psychiatric traits.

Position Qualifications

Applicants should be highly motivated and have a strong quantitative background, with a PhD in statistics, biostatistics, or computer science, and strong programming skills. Background in genetics is desirable, but not mandatory.

Salary Range

Competitive

Benefits

https://research.columbia.edu/content/office-postdoctoral-affairs

Application Information

To apply, send cover letter describing your research interests, CV and names of two references to Iuliana Ionita-Laza at [e-mail].