25 Aug
Postdoctoral Research Scientist
New York, New york city 00000 New york city USA

The Center for Statistical Genetics in the Neurology Department is searching for a qualified postdoctoral bioinformatician to aid in a research project focused on the genetic background of various Mendelian disorders, including hearing loss and neurodevelopmental disorders. The goal of this research is to expand our knowledge on the genetic etiology of these disorders and improve diagnostic testing. The candidate will aid in the analysis of a variety of genetic techniques. We are looking for a talented, passionate, and highly motivated individual to take part in our research mission and to lead the computational efforts in our group.Responsibilities Duties will include, but will not be limited to:Create and maintain bioinformatic pipelines on a high-computing clusterLead the analysis of novel techniques and novel "omic" data typesParticipate in data interpretation such as data quality control, variant interpretation and classificationUtilize good coding practices including versioning (eg. Github) and writing detailed documentationParticipate in manuscript writing and the presentation of results in scientific meetingsWork independently and in a team of scientistsPreferred Qualifications Experience in analyzing next generation sequencing dataComfortable with job submission on a high-computing clusterEffective communication, organization and documentation skillsExcellent trouble shooting skillsPhD/MDColumbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / VeteranPay Transparency DisclosureThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / VeteranColumbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.Minimum Salary: 31200.00

Maximum Salary: 31200.00

Salary Unit: Yearly


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