Bioinformatics Analyst

Overview

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top‑ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care.

At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Bioinformatics Analyst. The Center for Human Genetics & Genomics at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine invites applications for the position of Human Genetics & Bioinformatics Analyst. This individual will be responsible for performing human genetic and genomic analysis, including design of family‑based and population‑based genetic studies; genome‑wide association studies (GWAS);

whole exome and whole genome sequence analysis and interpretation; instruction on the use of relevant human genetics databases. The successful candidate should have an MS degree and experience in bioinformatics, population genetics and human disease analysis and demonstrated computational collaboration and communication capabilities.

• Initiates, interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates research assignments critical to the project's mission.
• Explores subject area and defines scope and selection of problems for investigation through conceptually related studies or series of projects of lesser scope.
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of research projects.
• May be responsible for research/lab quality control and compliance.
• May develop protocols for the collection and quality of research data.
• Develops research techniques and methodologies.
• May coordinate the activity and experimental design between various labs, scientific staff, and collaborators and identifies and resolves technical problems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• B.S. in mathematics, biological sciences, computer science or related disciplines.
• Experience in Unix/Linux systems including HPC environments.
• Scripting languages:
  Python or Perl.
• Statistical packages: R (preferred) or Matlab.
• Excellent communication skills with proficiency in written and oral English.
• Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine 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.

NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $67,771.14 – $90,000.00 annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.