Senior Research Scientist

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go tomed.nyu.edu, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, TwitterandInstagram.Position Summary:We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Research Scientist. The Mostafavi Lab at the Center for Human Genetics and Genomics at NYU School of Medicine is seeking an experienced Senior Research Scientist to provide scientific leadership in statistical and computational genetics research. Our research program focuses on understanding the genetic basis of complex traits and diseases and developing improved methods for disease risk prediction. We work at the intersection of statistical genetics, population genetics, and computational biology, developing and applying novel analytical frameworks to large-scale genetic datasets to translate genetic discoveries into biological insights and clinical applications.We are looking for an experienced scientist with extensive expertise in statistical genetics and human genetics to serve as a senior member of the research team. This individual will work closely with Dr. Mostafavi to advance the lab's research agenda while providing scientific leadership and mentorship to trainees.To apply, please email Dr. Hakhamanesh Mostafavi at [email protected] with: 1. Curriculum vitae including complete list of publications. 2. Statement (max. 2 pages) describing (i) your research experience and expertise and (ii) your interest in this position and fit with the lab's research program. 3. Contact information for three professional references.Job Responsibilities: * Lead and execute independent research projects in statistical genetics and complex trait genomics * Develop and implement novel computational and statistical methods * Analyze large-scale genetic and genomic datasets * Mentor postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and research associates * Contribute to grant proposal preparation and scientific writing * Collaborate with internal and external research groups * Supervise day-to-day research activities and provide technical guidance to team membersMinimum Qualifications:To qualify you must have a PhD and 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.Preferred Qualifications:Candidates should hold a PhD in statistical genetics, human genetics, computational biology, statistics, or a related quantitative field, with a strong publication record in complex trait or statistical genetics. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in developing and applying statistical methods for genetic data analysis, advanced programming skills in languages such as Python or R, and experience with high-performance computing and large-scale genetic datasets. Postdoctoral research experience, including grant writing, is highly desirable. Additional expertise in areas such as statistical genetics methodology development, polygenic risk prediction, genetic architecture of complex traits, functional genomics data integration, or population and evolutionary genetics is preferred. Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently and lead research projects are essential.Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels