Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Bioinformatician & Immunologist

NEW YORK, NYPosted 21 days ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

  • Job overview

    The Bioinformatician & Immunologist role involves analyzing single-cell RNA sequencing data to support research in skin immunology and chronic inflammatory skin diseases at a leading medical research institution.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The candidate will conduct statistical and bioinformatics analysis of scRNA-seq datasets from patient blood and skin samples, contributing to research on skin diseases and lymphomas in a collaborative team environment.

  • Compensation and benefits

    The position offers a highly competitive annual salary and benefits, though specific details are not provided.

  • Experience and skills

    Candidates should have proficiency in single-cell RNA sequencing data analysis, strong data analysis and statistical skills, problem-solving abilities, and a relevant Bachelor's or Master's degree; experience in healthcare or biomedical research is a plus.

  • Work environment and culture

    The work environment is highly motivated and team-oriented within a leading dermatology department focused on high-end skin research.

  • Company information

    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is an international leader in medical and scientific training, biomedical research, and patient care, part of the Mount Sinai Health System with multiple hospital campuses and a large faculty and student body.

  • Team overview

    The candidate will join a multidisciplinary team in the Department of Dermatology, known for its high-level skin research.

  • Job location and travel

    The role is full-time and on-site at the Annenberg building on the Upper East Side, near Central Park in New York City.

  • Unique job features

    The job uniquely focuses on bioinformatics analysis of single-cell RNA sequencing data in skin immunology, offering work in a prestigious research environment with cutting-edge technology.

Company overview

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is a premier medical school and research institution located in New York City. It specializes in medical and graduate education, biomedical research, and patient care. The school generates revenue through tuition, research grants, and clinical services. Founded in 1963, it has a rich history of pioneering medical advancements and is affiliated with the Mount Sinai Health System, one of the largest healthcare networks in the U.S.

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  • Position your resume to highlight your expertise in single-cell RNA sequencing data analysis, particularly using Seurat in R, and your experience with skin immunology to align with the specific needs of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

  • Emphasize your strong statistical and bioinformatics skills, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, as these are key qualifications mentioned in the job description.

  • Apply through multiple channels including the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai's official careers page, LinkedIn, and other biomedical research job boards to maximize your application visibility.

  • Connect with current researchers and faculty in the Department of Dermatology or related bioinformatics and immunology divisions on LinkedIn; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent publications from the lab, expressing interest in their work on chronic inflammatory skin diseases, or asking thoughtful questions about ongoing projects.

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