Bioinformatics/Biostatistics Specialist

Bioinformatics/Biostatistics SpecialistAPPLY Bioinformatics/Biostatistics Specialist: Statistician II The Division of Nutritional Sciences (the Division) plays a leading role in national and international nutrition research, teaching, and public engagement. Focal areas for faculty research include precision nutrition, metabolism, lifecycle nutrition, microbiome, and nutrient interactions, food and nutrition systems, health equity, and social and behavioral nutrition.The mission of the College of Human Ecology is to improve lives by exploring and shaping human connections to natural, social, and built environments. Through innovative collaborations and an interdisciplinary, applied approach, the College of Human Ecology addresses the complexity of the human experience. It is home to approximately 1000 undergraduates, 200 graduate students, 120 full-time faculty, and over 25,000 proud alumni.Position Summary: Cornell University is seeking a full-time Bioinformatician and/or Biostatistician to provide statistical support. Responsibilities include providing substantive statistical research support for a research group focused on precision nutrition and health with projects ranging from randomized clinical trials, microbiome studies, and digital twins to complex population surveys. Disciplinary focus areas in the research group include public health, medicine, epidemiology, nutrition, and infectious disease.While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others. Qualifications: Master's degree in bioinformatics, statistics, mathematics, or related field and a minimum of 3 years' experience in a research environment, or equivalent combination.Skills in areas of biostatistics such as experimental design, analysis of clinical trials, novel modeling techniques, curation of complex datasets and data visualization.Experience with designing machine learning models including feature selection, feature engineering; clustering and other dimension reduction methods; decision trees, random forest, support-vector machines, naive Bayes classifier, K nearest neighbors, etc.Interest in and ability to independently learn new statistical and computational methods such as R packages or command line tools related to microbiome sequence data alignment and analysis.Interest in learning and applying emerging artificial intelligence (AI) methods to large biological datasets.Demonstrated excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.Sets and maintains high professional standards with attention to detail.Enthusiasm for working with a large and diverse clientele and the ability to communicate technical information in an accessible way.Experience using various statistical packages, required (e.g. R, SAS, Stata, Python, SPSS, JMP).Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing.Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, and wellbeing.Benefits: Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives.Our benefits program includes comprehensive health care options, access to wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, and generous retirement contributions. We invite you to follow this link to get more information on contract college benefits: .Our leave provisions include three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: e.g., an end-of-year winter break, from December 25 through January 1.Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program.Flexible work optionsCompetitive Wages Familiarize yourself with Cornell's as well as the university's . University Job Title:Statistician IIJob Family:Academic SupportLevel:Pay Rate Type:SalaryPay Range:$74,261.00 - $86,303.00Remote Option Availability:Hybrid RemoteCompany:Contract CollegeContact Name:Salina HoqueJob Titles and Pay Ranges:Non-Union PositionsNoted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. 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We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.2023-10-09EEO Statement: Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.Minimum Salary: 31200.00

Maximum Salary: 31200.00

Salary Unit: Yearly