Bioinformatician II - Allergy & Asthma Research - Genetics/Genomic Sciences

About the role

The Bunyavanich Lab is seeking talented individuals to join as a Bioinformatician II at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY. The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary team that applies multi-omics and systems biology to interpret multi-scale data from subjects with asthma and allergic diseases. Mount Sinai is a renowned teaching hospital with a rich academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyze high-throughput sequence data.
• Develop and implement methods to analyze these data.
• Maintain large datasets linked to clinical data.
• Communicate progress with the Principal Investigator (PI) regularly and contribute to the success of the research team.
• Develop and maintain productive collaborations within Mount Sinai and with outside researchers in academia and industry.
• Publish and present novel research findings in academic journals and conferences.
• Some supervision of trainees and technical staff may also be required.

Qualifications

• M.S. in Bioinformatics, Biomedical Informatics, Computational Biology, or Genomics, or M.S. in a discipline requiring strong computational and analytical skills supplemented with some biology exposure.
• Ph.D. in a related field preferred.
• 2+ years post-graduate experience in a research environment, including the manipulation of large biological datasets.
• Advanced knowledge of genetics and/or statistical analysis software and online resources.
• Experience in programming environments such as R, Python, and Unix Shell Scripting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistics and statistical genetics.
• Familiarity with genomic data tools, repositories, and databases.
• Strong attention to detail and solid analytical skills.
• Ability to work hard and independently while contributing to the team effort and adhering to deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a track record of productive collaborations.
• Demonstrated ability to work concurrently on several projects, and good understanding of analytic complexities to do independent research as well as assist other researchers.

Employer Description

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. Join us to be part of the next chapter in our history. Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked in various specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationally in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s "The World’s Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. The salary range for the role is $65885 - $100000 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need.