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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI

Employer
Icahn School Medicine Mount Sinai
Location
New York City, New York
Salary
See job description.
Closing date
Aug 5, 2020

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Bioinformatics
Job Type
Postdoc Fellowship
Organization Type
Academia

Postdoctoral Fellow

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

We are seeking a highly motivated individual for a Postdoctoral Fellow position at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Our NIH-supported research program led by Dr. Andrea Dunaif investigates the genomics of complex metabolic and reproductive traits.  The successful candidate will have expertise in bioinformatics and data science.   Experience in statistical genetics is preferred. Projects include 1) the application of computational techniques for analyzing large-scale biomedical data to create data-driven models and data visualizations and 2) the analysis high‐density genotyping and sequencing data (including genome‐wide arrays, ExomeChip, and next generation sequencing).

A minimum of a doctoral degree in Computer Science/Statistics/Bioinformatics/statistical genetics/genetic epidemiology/computational biology or a related discipline is required. Previous experience in biology, particularly human genetics, is preferred. Excellent programming, database and interactive web application skills (e.g. Perl, Python, SQL, R Studio, R Shiny) and proven experience in the manipulation and statistical analysis (e.g. R, SAS) of large datasets from different sources and in different formats, and in conducting and organizing research projects are required skills.

The successful candidate will join an internationally competitive scientific environment, and is expected to work closely with colleagues in Endocrinology and in collaborating research institutes at Mount Sinai. Salary will be commensurate with experience and NYC living costs.

To apply, please send CV and cover letter to Ayeisha Brown (ayeisha.brown@mssm.edu). To learn more about the Icahn School of Medicine: http://icahn.mssm.edu. Information on the Postdoctoral Training Program at Mount Sinai: http://icahn.mssm.edu/education/postdoctoral-training. Incoming postdoctoral fellows are eligible for affordable Mount Sinai Housing within walking distance of the medical school and of a wide range of amenities.

About Our Organization

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is internationally recognized as a leader in groundbreaking clinical and basic science research and is known for its innovative approach to medical education.

With a faculty of more than 3,400 in 38 clinical and basic science departments and centers, Mount Sinai ranks among the top 20 medical schools in receipt of National Institutes of Health grants. In its 2015 "America’s Best Graduate Schools" issue, U.S. News & World Report ranked the Icahn School of Medicine 14th out of 130 medical schools nationwide.

Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We recognize the power and importance of a diverse employee population and strongly encourage applicants with various experiences and backgrounds.

Mount Sinai Health System--An EEO/AA-D/V Employer.

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