Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH-30001-339
About The Position
An exciting opportunity for a postdoctoral fellow is available jointly in the research groups of Dr Ernest Turro and Dr Tamas Kozicz in the Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York. The postholder will undertake a mix of statistical and experimental work to understand the pathophysiology of neurodevelopmental disorders. The research environment in both groups will provide ample opportunities to work on individual and team projects, with excellent publication prospects and opportunities for personal growth. The postholder will initially be supported by a mix of an R01 grant awarded to Dr Turro by the NIH NHLBI and institutional funding.
Requirements
- PhD in biomedical science
- Strong statistical and programming proficiency
- Proven expertise in genomic analysis, including the analysis of high-throughput sequencing data and statistical approaches in genomics
- Experience working with cellular models of neurodevelopmental disorders, including genetic engineering, cellular reprogramming and differentiation, and phenotyping of neurons or brain organoids
- Experience working on a high-performance computing cluster
- Familiarity with commonly used software packages in the biological sciences
- Experience in using and, ideally, developing R or Python bioinformatics packages
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work productively as a member of a team
- Fluency in English
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of bioinformatics software tools and databases for genetic analyses
- Personal motivation to understand the biological determinants of rare diseases
Responsibilities
- Undertake a mix of statistical and experimental work to understand the pathophysiology of neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Work on individual and team projects.
- Conduct research with excellent publication prospects and opportunities for personal growth.
Benefits
- Salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements
- Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need
- The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
