Associate Research Scientist

Associate Research Scientist

The Gharavi Lab in the Division of Nephrology in the Department of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking an Associate Research Scientist to study the molecular genetics of kidney diseases in humans and mouse models. The projects will employ state of the art genomics and bioinformatics approaches (exome, whole genomes, RNA seq, DNA microarray) in humans and animal models to identify susceptibility genes for kidney failure.  Applicants should have prior experience in genetics, bioinformatics, developmental biology and/or programming to handle large Next-Gen sequencing datasets.

All applicants should have excellent oral and written communication skills, advanced organizational skills, a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently.

Minimum Qualifications: Requires PhD and prior experience in genetics, bioinformatics, developmental biology and/or programming to handle large Next-Gen sequencing datasets.

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