Senior Research Scientist

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join the Department of Neurology. This role involves analyzing complex biomedical datasets to advance understanding of aging and neurodegenerative diseases. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. and extensive experience in data analysis and machine learning, contributing to innovative research efforts.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in data analysis and machine learning.
• Experience with large biomedical datasets.
• Interest in aging research or neurodegenerative diseases.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large-scale data to identify trends and biomarkers related to aging.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design data analysis strategies.
• Develop algorithms for data processing and cleaning.

Skills

Data analysis

Machine learning

Statistical analysis

Data visualization

Python

R

Education

Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, Computational Biology, Neuroscience, or related field

Tools

Tableau

D3.js

MATLAB

AWS

Google Cloud

Job description

Job Description - Senior Research Scientist (2500821)

Senior Research Scientist

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Data Scientist to join our research team in the Department of Neurology. This role focuses on advancing our understanding of aging and neurodegenerative diseases through data-driven analyses. The successful candidate will analyze complex biomedical datasets, apply machine learning techniques, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to uncover patterns, trends, and relationships in aging data.

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Data Science, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Biomedical Engineering, Computational Biology, Neuroscience, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in data analysis and machine learning, with proficiency in Python, R, or similar languages.
• Experience working with large biomedical datasets (genomics, clinical records, neuroimaging, etc.).
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis and experimental design.
• Interest or experience in aging research, neurodegenerative diseases, or neuroscience.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau, D3.js, matplotlib, ggplot2.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multi-omics data analysis.
• Familiarity with neuroimaging data analysis tools (FSL, SPM, FreeSurfer).
• Knowledge of aging biomarkers and methodologies.
• Experience with high-performance and cloud computing (AWS, Google Cloud).

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with researchers, clinicians, and experts to design and implement data analysis strategies.
• Analyze large-scale data to identify trends, biomarkers, and insights related to aging and neurological health.
• Apply advanced statistical and machine learning techniques to multi-modal data.
• Develop algorithms for data processing, cleaning, and transformation.
• Perform exploratory data analysis, hypothesis testing, and develop data-driven recommendations.
• Create reproducible workflows using MATLAB, Python, and R.
• Integrate genetic and genomic data with clinical and imaging data to enhance disease modeling.
• Present findings at meetings, contribute to publications, conferences, and grant applications.
• Stay current with advancements in aging research, neuroscience, data science, and machine learning.

Special Notes: The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to policies, guidelines, and funding. This is an FLSA Exempt position. The salary range is provided accordingly. Please include your resume/CV and cover letter with your application.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Stony Brook University values diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other protected classes. For disability accommodations, contact the Office of Equity and Access.

Additional information about crime statistics and total rewards is available on our website. The position details are as follows:

• Job Number: 2500821
• Title: Senior Research Scientist
• Location: Stony Brook University
• Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift (7.5 hours)
• Posting Dates: May 19, 2025, to [end date]
• Salary Grade: E89