Kenny Laboratory

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Post Doctoral Researcher

Multiple Post-Doc Positions in Discovery and Translational Genomics in Kenny lab

Professor Eimear Kenny is looking to hire 2-4 exceptional postdoctoral researchers to join her group to work on the genomic discovery and translational genomics in diverse populations. The successful candidates can potentially work on an array of projects including method development for population genetics-base approaches scaled to massive genomic databases; approaches to mine deep databases of genomic data linked data from electronic health records; and development and implementation of pipelines for clinical genomic/polygenic risk prediction. Genomic data will be available from the Mount Sinai Health System, a wide international network of collaborators, and from large genomics consortia. Projects will be tied to existing grants in Dr. Kenny’s lab, but post-docs will have substantial input into the specific nature of the project and can propose projects that fit the general research goals of her lab. The position is available for 2 years and may be continued contingent on successful progress and available funding. A competitive salary, travel opportunities, and excellent benefits package will be offered commensurate with experience. The positions are expected to start in Fall/Winter 2022, though a specific start date is negotiable.

Dr. Kenny is the Director of the Institute for Genomic Health, and a Professor of Genetics and Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. The post-docs selected for this role will have the opportunity to interact with other faculty and teams in the Institute for Genomic Health, which is a highly collaborative and dynamic environment.

Additionally, through the newly launched Mount Sinai Million Health Discoveries Program, which aims to enroll one million racially and ethnically diverse patients in the next five years, we plan to advance precision medicine research and improve patient care. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop and lead genomic research using cutting edge health systems data.

Qualifications:

  • Candidates should have a PhD or PhD/MD in population genetics, computer science, statistical genetics, bioinformatics, computational genomics, or a related field and the ability to work well in collaborative
  • MDs with substantial computational experience will also be considered
  • Knowledge of theoretical population genetics, complex trait mapping, population- based biobanks, and/or next-gen sequencing is a
  • Proficiency in programming in R, Python, and shell scripting is essential. Other programming expertise (such as machine learning) is highly
  • Preference will be given to candidates with a strong publication record, evidence of substantial research productivity, and ability to successfully communicate scientific information.
  • Excellent English written and spoken skills are

What We Offer:

  • Opportunity to do research in a multi-disciplinary environment at the cutting edge of genomics that includes experts in computer science, population genetics, functional genetics, and genomic
  • Full access to the BioMe biobank, a germline DNA repository of over 60,000 Mount Sinai patients linked to clinical, demographic, imaging, and lifestyle data for highly diverse participants from New York City
  • Access to many other large genomic datasets via a large network of international collaborations
  • A culture that promotes health equity by building resources, knowledge, and best practices for genomic discovery and translation in diverse and underserved
  • A diverse STEM workforce and a supportive lab environment
  • Regular career development mentorship
  • A health system that promotes data integration, broad data sharing among researchers and access to state-of-the-art high performance compute
  • Working in New York City, in close proximity to Central Park

Interested candidates should send a CV, a short (1-2 pages) description of both research interests and ideas for possible projects and contact information for 3 references to Project Manager Lisa Wang at Lisa.Wang@mssm.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until positions are filled.

Strength Through Diversity

The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity and inclusion is a driver for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. Yet we’re as diverse as the city we call home- culturally, ethically, in outlook and lifestyle. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize healthcare delivery together. We work hard to recruit and retain the best people, and to create a welcoming, nurturing work environment where you have the opportunity and support to develop professionally. We share the belief that all employees, regardless of job title or expertise, have an impact on quality patient care.

Who We Are

Over 42,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.

Formed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospital campuses, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt), Mount Sinai Morningside (formerly Mount Sinai St. Luke’s), and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude, or treat people differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.

Bioinformatician

Bioinformatician – Institute for Genomic Health

Mount Sinai, located in New York City, NY, is seeking an exceptional and motivated Bioinformatician with expertise in computational genomics and/or statistical genetics to support projects in the Institute for Genomic Health (IGH) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. IGH is empowering multi-disciplinary research to accelerate the translation of insights from massive-scale genomic databases into routine clinical care for the benefit of patients from diverse populations. We seek a bioinformatician interested in working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment with interdisciplinary teams of genetic researchers, clinician scientists, data scientists, and disease area experts. The individual will demonstrate strong statistical and computational genomics programming proficiencies with proven expertise in genomic analysis and advanced knowledge of analytical methodologies.

Additionally, through the newly launched Mount Sinai Million Health Discoveries Program, which aims to enroll one million racially and ethnically diverse patients in the next five years, we plan to advance precision medicine research and improve patient care. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop and lead genomic research using cutting edge health systems data.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Performs statistical genetics analysis of large-scale datasets of human germline genomic datasets (genome sequencing and array) linked to patient health records to support genomic discovery and genomic risk prediction
  • Generates analytical pipelines, tools, and best practices for genomic discovery in diverse and admixed populations
  • Documents analyses, creates summaries, and presents written and verbal results to requestors.
  • Writes text for study reports and Prepares analysis plans and methods used for incorporation in abstracts, manuscripts, and grants.
  • Identifies potential data problems from analytic queries and takes appropriate actions to guide the resolution
  • Collaborates with principal investigators, co-investigators, sponsors, and external representatives to ensure that project results and conclusions are presented accurately and without bias and to jointly achieve objectives and
  • Provides consultation to the clinical research project team on statistical issues related to the project.
  • Supports the clinical research team to identify potential data problems from analytic queries and to take appropriate action to guide the resolution
  • Performs other related duties as

Qualifications:

  • MS in Bioinformatics, Computer Sciences, Statistics or related PhD in related field preferred.
  • 4 years of experience in research environment, including 2 years, manipulating large genomic
  • Advanced knowledge of genetics and/or statistics analysis software and online Experience in programming environments such as R statistical package, Python, BioConductor etc.
  • Good organization and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to productively work as a member of a team. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are required. Experience analyzing high-throughput genomic

Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter to Project Manager Lisa Wang at Lisa.Wang@mssm.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until the position is filled.

Strength Through Diversity

The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity and inclusion is a driver for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. Yet we’re as diverse as the city we call home- culturally, ethically, in outlook and lifestyle. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize healthcare delivery together. We work hard to recruit and retain the best people, and to create a welcoming, nurturing work environment where you have the opportunity and support to develop professionally. We share the belief that all employees, regardless of job title or expertise, have an impact on quality patient care.

Who We Are

Over 42,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.

Formed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospital campuses, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt), Mount Sinai Morningside (formerly Mount Sinai St. Luke’s), and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude, or treat people differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.

Clinical Informatician

Clinical Informatician – Institute for Genomic Health

Mount Sinai, located in New York City, NY, is seeking an exceptional and motivated Clinical Informatician with expertise in electronic health data extraction and phenotyping to support projects in the Institute for Genomic Health (IGH) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. IGH is empowering multi-disciplinary research to accelerate the translation of insights from massive-scale genomic databases into routine clinical care for the benefit of patients from diverse populations. We seek a clinical informatician interested in working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment with interdisciplinary teams of genetic researchers, clinician scientists, data scientists, and disease area experts. The individual will demonstrate strong proficiencies in electronic health record systems (e.g., Epic), clinical workflow, and information systems with proven expertise in data extraction and phenotyping.

Additionally, through the newly launched Mount Sinai Million Health Discoveries Program, which aims to enroll one million racially and ethnically diverse patients in the next five years, we plan to advance precision medicine research and improve patient care. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop and lead genomic research using cutting edge health systems data.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Consults with IGH faculty and research staff across various research projects
  • Performs data extraction and analysis and leverages collected data of large-scale datasets of human germline genomic datasets (genome sequencing and array) linked to patient health records to support genomic discovery and genomic risk prediction
  • Generates analytical pipelines, tools, and best practices for genomic discovery in diverse and admixed populations
  • Documents analyses, creates summaries, and presents written and verbal results to requestors.
  • Writes text for study reports and Prepares analysis plans and methods used for incorporation in abstracts, manuscripts, and grants.
  • Identifies potential data problems from analytic queries and takes appropriate actions to guide the resolution
  • Collaborates with principal investigators, co-investigators, sponsors, and external representatives to ensure that project results and conclusions are presented accurately and without bias and to jointly achieve objectives and
  • Provides consultation to the clinical research project team on informatics issues related to the project.
  • Supports the clinical research team to identify potential data problems from analytic queries and to take appropriate action to guide the resolution
  • Performs other related duties as

Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Clinical Informatics, Health Information Management, or related
  • Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) preferred
  • 4+ years of experience in research environment, including 2 years working with electronic health records systems and phenotyping.
  • Familiarity with programming languages, such as Java, C, Python, and SQL preferred
  • Advanced knowledge of Epic EHR
  • Good organization and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to productively work as a member of a team. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are required.

Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter to Project Manager Lisa Wang at Lisa.Wang@mssm.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will remain open until the position is filled.

Strength Through Diversity

The Mount Sinai Health System believes that diversity and inclusion is a driver for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. Yet we’re as diverse as the city we call home- culturally, ethically, in outlook and lifestyle. When you join us, you become a part of Mount Sinai’s unrivaled record of achievement, education, and advancement as we revolutionize healthcare delivery together. We work hard to recruit and retain the best people, and to create a welcoming, nurturing work environment where you have the opportunity and support to develop professionally. We share the belief that all employees, regardless of job title or expertise, have an impact on quality patient care.

Who We Are

Over 42,000 employees strong, the mission of the Mount Sinai Health System is to provide compassionate patient care with seamless coordination and to advance medicine through unrivaled education, research, and outreach in the many diverse communities we serve.

Formed in September 2013, The Mount Sinai Health System combines the excellence of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with seven premier hospital campuses, including Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Brooklyn, The Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai West (formerly Mount Sinai Roosevelt), Mount Sinai Morningside (formerly Mount Sinai St. Luke’s), and New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai.

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude, or treat people differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans.