Bioinformatician I - Genomics of Aging & Psychiatry Lab

The Bioinformatician I manages and organizes large databases, and conducts statistical and genomic analysis. Uses software to gather, store, manipulate and analyzes research data.

The laboratory in ‘Genomics of Aging and Psychiatry spectrum’ – GAPsLab  at the Institute of Genomic Health and the Department of Genetics and Genomic Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, is a new multi-disciplinary research group focused on studying the role of mental health on aging and age-related conditions Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator (PIs), the Bioinformatician/Human Genetic Data Analyst will provide analytical expertise to support cutting-edge research projects. The role focuses on genomic data analysis, systems biology, and computational modeling within the context of aging, psychiatry, and disease mechanisms. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, researchers, and clinicians to solve complex biological problems using advanced bioinformatics tools and techniques, contributing to scientific discovery and therapeutic development.

• Perform advanced bioinformatics analysis of high-throughput genomic and transcriptomic data, including next-generation sequencing (NGS), microarrays, and other multi-omics datasets.
• Apply computational tools and algorithms to analyze large-scale datasets, including gene expression, variant calling, pathway analysis, and functional annotation.
• Develop, implement, and optimize bioinformatics pipelines and workflows for efficient data processing, analysis, and visualization.
• Integrate genomic, clinical, epidemiological, and other research data to identify biomarkers, disease pathways, and potential therapeutic targets.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including biologists, clinicians, statisticians, and engineers, to interpret data, inform study designs, and drive project outcomes.
• Communicate findings effectively through detailed reports, visualizations, presentations, and contributions to scientific publications and grant proposals.
• Stay updated on emerging bioinformatics technologies and methodologies, integrating novel approaches to enhance research outcomes.
• Train and mentor graduate students and researchers in bioinformatics tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Contribute to the development of new computational tools, algorithms, and research methodologies as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• B.S. in Biological Sciences, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Computer Science, Data Science or related discipline; M.S. or Ph.D. preferred
• 3 years experience required in bioinformatics or genomic data analysis (Master’s degree) or equivalent with a strong record of research and publications.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, SAS, SQL, or Perl for data analysis and pipeline development.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud) and large-scale data storage systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated independence in handling complex tasks.

Preferred:

• Experience with machine learning or AI techniques applied to genomic data.
• Familiarity with clinical data integration and electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Knowledge of scientific databases such as NCBI, UCSC Genome Browser, Ensembl, and other large-scale genomic resources.
• Publication record in bioinformatics, genomics, or a related field.
• Experience in academic or medical research settings, including experimental design, grant writing, and manuscript preparation.
• Strong understanding of molecular biology, genomics, and systems biology concepts.
• Familiarity with NGS data analysis workflows (e.g., RNA-Seq, DNA-Seq, ChIP-Seq, ATAC-Seq, single-cell RNA-Seq).
• Expertise in bioinformatics tools and software for genomic data analysis (e.g., GATK, Bowtie, STAR, DESeq2).
• Working experience with genetics or statistics analysis software and online resources. Experience in programming environments such as Matlab, R statistical package, BioConductor, Perl or C++.

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for this role is $65,000.00 - $83,430.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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