Research Associate

Job Description

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.


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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Associate.


We have an open position for a Research Associate in Dr. Hakhamanesh Mostafavi's lab at the Center for Human Genetics and Genomics, NYU School of Medicine. Our lab focuses on developing and applying theoretical and computational methods to analyze and interpret genetic data. Our primary goals are to (i) understand the genetic basis of complex traits and diseases, and (ii) enhance disease risk prediction and prevention. This position involves exploratory data analysis and conducting independent basic research under Dr. Mostafavi's mentorship. It offers an excellent opportunity to build a strong research portfolio, particularly for those planning to apply to medical or graduate school. For more information about our lab, please visit

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop computational pipelines to analyze biobank-scale genetic and phenotypic data.
• Perform exploratory data analyses to generate and test hypotheses.
• Stay up-to-date with relevant scientific literature.
• Participate in the preparation of figures and other materials for publications and grant proposals.
• Maintain a record of all analyses in an electronic lab notebook.
• Over time, design and pursue an independent research project.

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a To qualify you must have a College graduate with a B.S. or B.A. in Biomedical or Physical Sciences. A minimum commitment of two years is required and placement in position may not exceed three years.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization

Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in a quantitative discipline. Knowledge and experience in areas such as Computational Biology, Statistics, and Computer Science.
Bachelor's degree in life sciences. Solid foundation in genetics and biology. Strong programming skills (e.g., in R or Python). Experience with high-performance computing or cloud computing. Minimum commitment of two years.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.


NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents. At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.


NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.


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