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The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Staff Associate II in NEW YORK, New York
The Abate-Shen Lab at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a Staff Associate II to provide computational biology and bioinformatics support to a large-scale cancer biology project involving analyses of mouse and human tissues via single-cell genomics and other molecular profiling technologies. The effort will involve the development and application of platform technologies for analyzing cancer samples working with a team of investigators and researchers at Columbia University.Functional Knowledge * Must have functional knowledge of and experience working with a Linunx operating system. * Functional knowledge and fluency in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, R, or similar). * Background in cancer biology preferredProblem Solving * Works with a team to troubleshoot computational analysisDecision Making/Autonomy * Level of supervision required, on a scale of 1 (least) to 10 (most)- 5 * Degree of independent judgement expected, on a scale of 1 (least) to 10 (most)- 5Technical Expertise * Must have technical expertise in bioinformatics of genomic and/or transcriptomic sequencing dataCommunication * Must have excellent written communication skills, particularly the ability to clearly record data in written form or on a computer and to write and maintain experimental protocols * Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, physics, math, engineering, bioinformatics, computer science or a related field. * Experience with bioinformatic analysis of genomic and/or transcriptomic sequencing data; Experience working with a Linux operating system; Experience working with and fluency in at least one high-level programming language (e.g. Python, R, or similar); basic knowledge of cancer biology * BA plus two years experience, or Masters degree in a related field. * Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, physics, math, engineering, bioinformatics, computer science or a related field. * Experience with bioinformatic analysis of genomic and/or transcriptomic sequencing data; Experience working with a Linux operating system; Experience working with and fluency in at least one high-level programming language (e.g. Python, R, or similar); basic knowledge of cancer biology * BA plus two years experience, or Masters degree in a related field.Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / VeteranPay Transparency DisclosureThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / VeteranColumbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.Apply at: http://ipc.us/t/31EA34F8F3D14C74.