Postdoctoral Research Scientist – Statistical Genomics

Statistics Interest Group; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in New York invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist position jointly appointed between the Department of Biostatistics and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for Precision Psychiatry. The successful candidate will work on developing integrative statistical and machine learning methods for omics data and electronic health records related to psychiatric traits.

Applicants should have a PhD in statistics, biostatistics or computer science and strong

Qualifications

• PhD in statistics, biostatistics or computer science.
• Strong programming skills.
• Background in genetics is desirable but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrative statistical and machine learning methods for omics data types and clinical phenotype data from electronic health records.
• Collaborate with faculty in biostatistics and psychiatry on method development and application to psychiatric traits.

Skills

Programming

Education

PhD in statistics/biostatistics/computer science

Job description

Columbia University in New York invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist position jointly appointed between the Department of Biostatistics and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for Precision Psychiatry. The successful candidate will work on developing integrative statistical and machine learning methods for omics data and electronic health records related to psychiatric traits.

Applicants should have a PhD in statistics, biostatistics or computer science and strong