About the Role
A postdoctoral fellow is sought to conduct computational biology research in spatial biology, focusing on developing innovative machine learning/AI methods and software for multi-scale, multi-modality spatial omic data analyses and integration for human disease applications. The role involves collaborating with experts at ISMMS in both basic and clinical research.
Responsibilities
- Develop innovative machine learning/AI methods and software packages for multi-scale, multi-modality spatial omic data analyses and integration.
- Apply methods to understand molecular mechanisms of cancer, hematological, and neurological diseases.
- Collaborate with diverse experts at ISMMS in both basic and clinical research.
Requirements
- PhD degree in a quantitative field.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong machine learning skills.
- Strong programming skills.
- Prior experience in analyzing spatial transcriptomics data.
- Demonstrated productivity through first-author peer-reviewed publications.
- Ability to work well independently and collaboratively.
Skills
- Computational biology
- Spatial biology
- Machine learning
- AI
- Software development
- Spatial transcriptomics data analysis
- Data integration
Location
- New York, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Postdoctoral
Education Level
- PhD
Salary/Compensations
- $72,500 - $80,000 Annually
Benefits
- Salary range or contractual rate does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
About the Company
- The Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with over 48,000 employees across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, and more than 300 labs.
- It includes a school of nursing and a leading school of medicine and graduate education.
- Mount Sinai advances health by tackling complex healthcare challenges, discovering new scientific learning, developing effective treatments, educating future medical leaders, and supporting communities with high-quality care.
- The Health System offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches like artificial intelligence and informatics.
- It includes over 9,000 physicians, 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers, and more than 30 affiliated community health centers.
- Mount Sinai is consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, with high 'Honor Roll' status and top rankings in various specialties.
- The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in NIH funding.
- Newsweek's 'The World's Best Smart Hospitals' ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally.
Equal Opportunity
- The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws.
- We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- We are committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported.
- Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.
