Senior Computational Biologist / Non-Tenure-Track Assistant Professor / Faculty Research Scientist

About the role

The Skok Lab at NYU Grossman School of Medicine seeks a senior computational scientist to lead single-molecule and 3D epigenomics analyses using Oxford Nanopore and PacBio long-read data (nano-NOMe-seq).

Responsibilities

• Develop pipelines and machine-learning models for analyzing long-read and single-molecule data.
• Integrate nano-NOMe-seq data with Hi-C/Hi-CHIP and transcriptional datasets to explore chromatin topology, nucleosome organization, and gene regulation.
• Lead research projects that advance understanding of epigenetic mechanisms and their impact on gene regulation.
• Collaborate with experimental biologists to design and implement experiments that complement computational analyses.
• Write and publish high-quality papers in leading scientific journals.
• Contribute to the development of new methodologies in computational epigenomics and machine learning.

Requirements

• PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience with long-read or single-molecule sequencing data analysis.
• Strong coding skills in Python and R.
• A record of innovative contributions to computational epigenomics and machine learning.
• Experience working with Hi-C/Hi-CHIP and transcriptional datasets.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Expertise in bioinformatics and computational biology.
• Knowledge of chromatin structure and gene regulation.
• Experience with machine learning algorithms and statistical methods.
• Strong publication record in relevant scientific literature.

Skills

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R.
• Experience with bioinformatics software tools.
• Understanding of epigenetic mechanisms and their role in gene regulation.
• Ability to analyze large-scale genomic data sets.
• Experience with Hi-C/Hi-CHIP and transcriptional datasets.

Benefits

NYU Langone Health offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position is full-time and requires a minimum of 40 hours per week.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.