Postdoctoral Research Associate
Posted on: 3 Oct 2021
New York, New York
Job Description
Position Description
The Gürsoy Lab is looking for an innovative and motivated postdoctoral research associate interested in developing privacy-preserving software, file formats, and pipelines that enable broad sharing and analysis of sensitive genotypic and phenotypic data in public servers. In addition to designing your own research and papers, there will be opportunities validating and benchmarking your tools on newly generated data in the lab and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students from Columbia University. You will work closely with the PI on curating your research program and potential fellowship and grant applications. You will interface regularly with collaborators inside and outside of NYGC and Columbia University.
Required Experience
Position Requirements
Ph.D. in Computer Science, Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, or equivalent;
Proficiency in programming (C/C++, Java, Python) is required;
Background in genomic privacy and/or privacy-preserving computation (SMC, Homomorphic Encryption, SGX, etc) is preferred;
Familiarity with analyzing omics data is preferred;
Familiarity with molecular biology and genetics is preferred;
Excellent organization and communication skills are essential, along with a high degree of independence and flexibility required; and,
The ability and interest to interact with other members of the research group are required.
Competencies
Technical and Professional Skills: Consistently demonstrates skills and knowledge relevant for current role; strives to expand the depth and breadth of technical and professional skills; works with a high level of integrity; exhibits focus and discipline; appropriately prioritizes, manages expectations and delivers on commitments.
Collaborative & Communicative: Models collaboration and teamwork; brings out the best in others; effectively works with all levels, internally and externally; respects and embraces diversity of perspective; communicates clearly and listens carefully; uses good judgment as to what to communicate and when to do so.
Adaptable & Innovative: Adaptable and embraces change; develops new insights and pursues improvements and efficiency; fosters exchange of new ideas and willing to challenge the status quo; takes initiative and is solution-oriented; engages in work with passion and curiosity
New York Genome Center
New York, New York
The New York Genome Center (NYGC) is an independent, nonprofit academic research institution focused on furthering genomic research that leads to scientific advances and new insights and therapies for patients with neurodegenerative disease, neuropsychiatric disease, and cancer. Leveraging our strengths in whole genome sequencing, genomic analysis, and development of genomic tools, the NYGC serves as a nexus for collaboration in genomic research for the New York community and beyond.
The NYGC harnesses the expertise and builds on the combined strengths of our faculty, member institutions, scientific working groups, affiliate members, and industry partners to advance genomic discovery. Central to our scientific mission is an outstanding faculty who are leading independent research labs based at the NYGC and jointly with one of our member institutions, bringing a multidisciplinary and in-depth approach to the field of genomics.
The NYGC has attracted leading scientists whose wide-ranging expertise — including single cell genomics, genome engineering, population genomics, statistical genetics, computational biology and bioengineering —brings a multidisciplinary and in-depth approach to the field of genomics. NYGC senior and core faculty members, who hold joint appointments at leading New York institutions, include a Nobel Laureate, three Lasker award winners and five members of the National Academy of Sciences. Since its inception, NYGC researchers have published more than 200 research studies in leading, high-impact scientific journals.
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