Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH-30001-339
About The Position
Postdoctoral fellow in rare disease genetics at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. 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.
- Experience in genetic engineering, cellular reprogramming and differentiation, and phenotyping of neurons or brain organoids.
- Experience working on a high-performance computing cluster is essential.
- 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 is required.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of bioinformatics software tools and databases for genetic analyses is a strong advantage.
- A personal motivation to understand the biological determinants of rare diseases is desired.
Responsibilities
- Undertake a mix of statistical and experimental work to understand the pathophysiology of neurodevelopmental disorders.
- Work on individual and team projects.
- Conduct genetic engineering.
- Perform cellular reprogramming and differentiation.
- Phenotype neurons or brain organoids.
Benefits
- Salary range of $72500 - $80000 Annually.
- Bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
