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Job DescriptionExciting Opportunity at MSK: The Shah Lab at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) is looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Sr. Computational Biologist. You would join our interdisciplinary team of bioinformatic scientists, molecular biologists and software engineers. Your work would help advance the fields of molecular and computational cancer biology, producing results that bring positive impact to the lives of cancer patients.
Role Overview:
Engage deeply with single-cell sequencing datasets to explore novel, clinically relevant questionsContribute to high impact journal articles and gain recognition through authorshipCritique results and diagnose issues with new analysesResearch new developments in the field of computational biology and bioinformatics in order to apply these methods to new data setsCollaborate with clinician scientists across the institute to answer novel questions in cancer genomicSomeone with a deep fascination with molecular and cell biologyIntrinsically motivated by a desire to advance science and make a positive societal impactExcited by new data and the opportunity for discoveryDetail oriented, able to identify anomalies in data and quickly uncover the source of those anomaliesCapable of building strong collaborative relationships and delivering research-centric solutionsA good decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions that keep the organization moving forwardResilient in recovering from setbacks and skilled at finding detours around obstaclesAdept at learning quickly, applying insights from past efforts to new situationKey Qualifications:
PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or Computer Science with emphasis on applications in molecular biologyAdept with data analysis using the latest packages in Python or RExperience with Linux and the command lineFamiliarity with git and working collaboratively on a codebaseExperience working with high throughput sequence dataExperience with single cell genomicsCore Skills:
Intrinsically motivated to develop software that advances science and positively impacts society.Deep fascination with molecular and cell biology.Detail-oriented, with the ability to identify data anomalies and resolve them quickly.Strong collaborative skills, delivering research-centric solutions.Proven decision-making abilities, with a knack for timely resolutions.Resilient, with the ability to overcome setbacks and navigate obstacles.Quick learner, applying insights from past experiences to new situations.Additional Information:
Location: 323 E. 61St (Macklowe)Schedule: Hybrid, 4 days a week onsitePay Range: $109,300.00-$174,800.00
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