Bioinformatician

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Position Summary:
The Clinical and Translational Science Initiative (CTSI) at NYU Langone Health is launching the Biomedical Data Science Hub (Bio-DaSH) with the mission of making data science and bioinformatics available to the NYU Langone Community at large. One of Bio-DaSH purpose is to provide bioinformatics, clinical informatics, machine learning and exploratory analyses to those groups within the NYU Langone community in need of those services. We are seeking a highly motivated Bioinformatician and Data Scientist to join Bio-DaSH. In this role, the successful candidate will collaborate closely with various research groups to design, develop, and implement computational and data science solutions. Responsibilities include analyzing large-scale biological data, developing robust data pipelines, applying statistical methods, conducting statistical analyses and creating visually compelling reports and figures. The successful candidate should be proficient in coding, adept at data wrangling, comfortable with a variety of open-source tools, and capable of communicating results effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Job Responsibilities:

Data Analysis & Statistical Methods

• Develop and apply algorithms to derive insights from high-throughput sequencing, omics, and other bioinformatics data.
• Train Machine Learning models using appropriate algorithms for classification or regression.

Pipeline Development & Automation

• Design and implement reproducible and scalable bioinformatics and data science pipelines.
• Integrate open-source tools and libraries to streamline workflows and expedite analyses.

Coding & Tool Utilization

• Write robust, well-documented code in languages such as Python, R, and/or other relevant environments.
• Leverage bioinformatics and data science frameworks (e.g., Bioconductor, SciPy, etc.) to accelerate research projects.

Data Visualization & Reporting

• Create insightful, publication-ready figures, charts, and dashboards to effectively communicate results.
• Write reports detailing project objectives, methodologies, findings, and recommended next steps.

Collaboration & Consulting

• Work closely with cross-functional research teams to define project goals, deliverables, and timelines.
• Provide consultative support and guidance on best practices in bioinformatics and data science.

Continuous Learning & Innovation

• Stay current with emerging tools, technologies, and methodologies in bioinformatics and data science.
• Implement solutions and contribute to improvement of the organization¿s data analytics ecosystem.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain thorough records of analyses, pipelines, code, and version control documentation.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy regulations and institutional policies.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a MS degree and 2-4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Masters or Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field. Demonstrated experience (2 years) in bioinformatics, data analysis, or a similar role in academia or industry. Substantial experience from having completed Post Doc training. Established a record of publications.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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