Job ID: 0008392
Job date: 2018-01-08
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Company : Columbia University Country : Role : Postdoc
Job date: 2018-01-08
End Date:
Company : Columbia University Country : Role : Postdoc
Job Description:
The Institute for Genomic Medicine (IGM) at Columbia University, in partnership with AstraZeneca's Center for Genomics Research (CGR), is seeking a motivated and creative postdoctoral research scientist to uncover disease mechanisms across a wide range of conditions, and ultimately to drive the development of new precision medicines. The successful applicant will develop novel statistical genetics and computational methods to drive gene discovery from large whole exome and whole genome data sets, paired with corresponding patient clinical data. The successful candidate will be part of a vibrant research environment in the IGM. The IGM is an integral part of Columbia University's Precision Medicine Initiative. As part of this Initiative, the IGM sequences and performs comprehensive genomic analyses on more than 10,000 patient genomes per year in order to identify new therapeutic targets. The IGM utilizes mouse models and human pluripotent stem cells to understand how the implicated mutations contribute to disease phenotypes. The successful candidate will also work with AstraZeneca's CGR based in Cambridge UK, which implements the AstraZeneca MedImmune Genomics Initiative. This Initiative aims to analyze data from up to 2 million genomes including genomic samples donated by patients in its clinical trials. This genome sequence data is linked to rich phenotypic records including data on disease and drug response data. This Initiative is expected to provide novel insights into the biology of disease, identify and validate new targets for medicines, improve selection of patients for clinical trials and match treatments to patients most likely to benefit. This represents an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of the rapidly expanding field of precision medicine and therapeutic discovery. In particular, these positions offer the opportunity of working within a prominent genomic medicine institute in close partnership with a leading pharmaceutical company, allowing candidates to participate in the full spectrum of precision medicine from target discovery and validation through to drug development. Incumbents will be jointly supervised by several faculty in the Institute and will be employees of Columbia University and eligible for Columbia University programs and benefits while simultaneously benefitting from the IGM's alliance with AstraZeneca. School/Institute/Unit: Physicians and Surgeons, College of Minimum Degree Required: Candidates should have or be very close to obtaining a Ph.D. in a relevant field. Minimum Qualifications: All applicants MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered for the position. - A Ph.D. or equivalent qualification in a quantitative field such as Genetics, Statistics/Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science or other relevant discipline and have less than five years of postdoctoral experience; - A strong quantitative research background, statistical and programming proficiency, strong genetic knowledge; - A demonstrated interest in using genetics to understand complex disease, leading to the discovery of new medicines; - Extensive experience in scientific programming languages, such as Python and R; - Proven communications skills, including writing of manuscripts and oral presentations; - High capability to work in high performing teams. Preferred Qualifications: Practical experience of working with large-scale genetic data sets and producing high quality publications.
Additional Info:
Closing Date: Open Until Filled EEO Statement: Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer --Race/Gender/Disability/Veteran. Required Applicant Documents for Upload: -Curriculum Vitae -Cover Letter -List of References [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The Institute for Genomic Medicine (IGM) at Columbia University, in partnership with AstraZeneca's Center for Genomics Research (CGR), is seeking a motivated and creative postdoctoral research scientist to uncover disease mechanisms across a wide range of conditions, and ultimately to drive the development of new precision medicines. The successful applicant will develop novel statistical genetics and computational methods to drive gene discovery from large whole exome and whole genome data sets, paired with corresponding patient clinical data. The successful candidate will be part of a vibrant research environment in the IGM. The IGM is an integral part of Columbia University's Precision Medicine Initiative. As part of this Initiative, the IGM sequences and performs comprehensive genomic analyses on more than 10,000 patient genomes per year in order to identify new therapeutic targets. The IGM utilizes mouse models and human pluripotent stem cells to understand how the implicated mutations contribute to disease phenotypes. The successful candidate will also work with AstraZeneca's CGR based in Cambridge UK, which implements the AstraZeneca MedImmune Genomics Initiative. This Initiative aims to analyze data from up to 2 million genomes including genomic samples donated by patients in its clinical trials. This genome sequence data is linked to rich phenotypic records including data on disease and drug response data. This Initiative is expected to provide novel insights into the biology of disease, identify and validate new targets for medicines, improve selection of patients for clinical trials and match treatments to patients most likely to benefit. This represents an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of the rapidly expanding field of precision medicine and therapeutic discovery. In particular, these positions offer the opportunity of working within a prominent genomic medicine institute in close partnership with a leading pharmaceutical company, allowing candidates to participate in the full spectrum of precision medicine from target discovery and validation through to drug development. Incumbents will be jointly supervised by several faculty in the Institute and will be employees of Columbia University and eligible for Columbia University programs and benefits while simultaneously benefitting from the IGM's alliance with AstraZeneca. School/Institute/Unit: Physicians and Surgeons, College of Minimum Degree Required: Candidates should have or be very close to obtaining a Ph.D. in a relevant field. Minimum Qualifications: All applicants MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered for the position. - A Ph.D. or equivalent qualification in a quantitative field such as Genetics, Statistics/Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science or other relevant discipline and have less than five years of postdoctoral experience; - A strong quantitative research background, statistical and programming proficiency, strong genetic knowledge; - A demonstrated interest in using genetics to understand complex disease, leading to the discovery of new medicines; - Extensive experience in scientific programming languages, such as Python and R; - Proven communications skills, including writing of manuscripts and oral presentations; - High capability to work in high performing teams. Preferred Qualifications: Practical experience of working with large-scale genetic data sets and producing high quality publications.
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Closing Date: Open Until Filled EEO Statement: Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer --Race/Gender/Disability/Veteran. Required Applicant Documents for Upload: -Curriculum Vitae -Cover Letter -List of References [Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]