Senior Statistical Genetics Scientist

NYU Langone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits and wellness package

Generous time-off program

Employee wellness program

Job summary

A top-ranked medical school in New York is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to lead statistical genetics research. Qualified candidates should have a PhD and extensive expertise in statistical genetics and human genetics. Responsibilities include mentoring trainees, developing methods, and analyzing genetic datasets. The role offers a salary range of $85,000 to $100,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees throughout their careers and personal lives.

Qualifications

• PhD and 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Postdoctoral research experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute independent research projects in statistical genetics.
• Develop and implement novel computational and statistical methods.
• Analyze large-scale genetic and genomic datasets.

Skills

Expertise in statistical genetics

Advanced programming skills in Python or R

Strong publication record

Experience with large-scale genetic datasets

Education

PhD in statistical genetics, human genetics, computational biology, or related field

Tools

Python

R

High-performance computing

Job description

A top-ranked medical school in New York is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to lead statistical genetics research. Qualified candidates should have a PhD and extensive expertise in statistical genetics and human genetics. Responsibilities include mentoring trainees, developing methods, and analyzing genetic datasets. The role offers a salary range of $85,000 to $100,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees throughout their careers and personal lives.