Statistical-Immuno-Oncology Postdoctoral Fellow

  • Department: Post-Doctoral

    Location: New York, NY

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The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.

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Job details

Exciting Opportunity at MSK:

We are thrilled to invite applications for the position of Statistical-Immuno-Oncology Postdoctoral Fellow. This outstanding role at MSK offers the chance to work at the forefront of immuno-oncology research, contributing to groundbreaking studies that could significantly advance cancer treatment. Equivalent experience is acceptable in lieu of an MSK degree.

Role Overview:

Join our team as a Statistical-Immuno-Oncology Postdoctoral Fellow, where you'll analyze high-dimensional data like flow cytometry and single-cell RNA sequencing. Your findings will contribute to our understanding of patients' responses to immune checkpoint blockade therapies, with access to comprehensive clinical annotation data. Collaborate with top immuno-oncology experts and innovate new approaches to transform cancer treatment.

Key Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. degree or equivalent experience in biostatistics, statistics, bioinformatics, or a related field.
  • Experience in high-dimensional data analysis.
  • Strong methodological training in statistics.
  • Proficiency in at least one statistical programming language (Python/R/Matlab).
  • Experience working on Unix/Linux systems and basic shell scripting.
  • Prior experience with single-cell data is desirable.

Core Skills:

  • Outstanding analytical and computational skills.
  • Proven ability to work with large datasets.
  • Proficiency in crafting and implementing impeccable statistical models.
  • Strong collaborative and communication skills to work effectively in a team.
  • Ambitious approach to drive innovative research projects.

Additional Information:

This position is supervised jointly by Drs. Ronglai Shen and Katherine Panageas. The successful applicant will join a world-class team at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, located in the heart of New York City.

Application Instructions: Send a cover letter, CV, and the names of 3 references to Ronglai Shen (shenr@mskcc.org)

Pay Range: $55,439 – 100,940

The pay range for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package. For more information, please refer to the helpful links below.

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Application Process

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    Step 1:

    Complete an Online Application

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    Interview Process

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    Provide References

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    Extension of Job Offer

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    Onboarding

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    New Employee Orientation

Statistical-Immuno-Oncology Postdoctoral Fellow

Department:Post-Doctoral

Location: New York, NY

Apply now