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Employer Name: Columbia University

The Department of Epidemiology at the Mailman School of Public Health seeks a Staff Associate II to provide data management and conduct analysis of several ongoing projects, including large sequence-based phylogenetic analysis. Ongoing projects involve within host evolution of TB strains, phenotype-genotype correlations, transmission within communities, and mixed/polyclonal infections. The ideal candidate will have experience in conducting WGS and phylogenetic analysis, and a strong background in bioinformatics, genetics, and epidemiology. The successful candidate should be proficient in relevant software and programming languages such as R, Python, and Linux, and possess excellent written and oral communication skills. She/he/they will provide assistance with preparation of reports and papers for publication; assistance with developing related grant proposals and research protocols to extend the scope of the project; and other support as required. Essential Functions Data management, compilation, bioinformatics analysis, 30% Combine multiple layers of data to uncover correlations between genomic mutations and phenotype, 20% Modify processing pipelines, create visualization of results, 20% Python and R coding, working on high-performance computing, 20% Provide assistance with preparation of reports and papers for publication, 10% Minimum of 3-4 years of experience with collecting, managing, and analyzing large-scale databases. Proficient in programming languages (Python or R). Experience with high-performance computing (Linux system) is preferred. Experience in conducting WGS and phylogenetic analysis is required. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage and analyze complex data. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Thank you for your interest in the Staff Associate II position available in the Department of Epidemiology at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The 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. Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Pay Transparency Disclosure The 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.