Pay Range

$80,300.00-$128,400.00

Company Overview

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

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Job Description

Exciting Opportunity at MSK:We are seeking an outstandingComputational Biologistwith a strong background in bioinformatics and cancer biology to join our dynamic team. This role offers an opportunity to apply cutting-edge analytical methods to cancer research and contribute to advancing our understanding of cancer biology, genomics, and targeted therapies. As a member of a collaborative team of computational biologists and bioinformatic engineers, you will help to drive forward translational cancer research while working alongside clinical teams and researchers.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research on topics such as drug resistance, tumor evolution, immunology, and clinical trial data, all while supporting MSK’s mission of providing breakthrough cancer treatments.

Role Overview:• Collaborate with clinical and biological scientists to advance and execute hypothesis-driven research• Analyze large-scale sequencing data sets (e.g., genomics, bulk RNA-Seq, ATAC-Seq, metabolomics, and single-cell data) to address research questions related to cancer biology, including tumor plasticity, evolution, metastasis, and immunology• Develop new computational methods and tools to enhance analysis capabilities• Implement data quality control procedures to ensure robustness of research results• Contribute to scientific manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and conferences• Collaborate with academic partners, biotech industry leaders, and research teams to further MSK's mission and research goals• Stay up-to-date with new developments in computational biology and bioinformatics to apply innovative techniques to research data

Key Qualifications:• Master's, Ph.D., or equivalent in Biological Sciences, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field, with a focus on molecular biology• Proven experience working with high-throughput sequencing data, including genomics, RNA-Seq, and other relevant datasets (preferred)• Strong understanding of computational techniques and statistical analysis methods, with experience applying them to biological and cancer-related data• Experience in cancer research is strongly preferred• Proficiency in scientific computing software and scripting languages (e.g., Python, R, or similar)

Core Skills:• Expertise in bioinformatics and computational biology• In-depth knowledge of statistical methods, genomic data analysis, and next-generation sequencing techniques• Ability to work with large and complex biological datasets• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or others commonly used in computational biology• Ability to think critically and creatively to solve complex research problems

Additional Information:• Location: 323 East 61st Street, NYC (Maclowe)• Schedule: Hybrid

Pay Range:$80,300.00-$128,400.00

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Closing

MSK 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, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.

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Job LocationsUSA-NY-New York

Posted Date1 day ago(12/11/2024 3:49 PM)

Requisition ID 2024-82606

Pay Range $80,300.00-$128,400.00