Postdoctoral Fellow-MSH-30025-250

Description

The Izzo Lab (Laboratory of Clonal Evolution and Molecular Epigenetics of Cancer) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow in Bioinformatics to join our team. Our research focuses on uncovering the fundamental mechanisms driving the onset, therapy resistance, and progression of hematological malignancies, with a particular emphasis on clonal evolution, genetic heterogeneity, and epigenetic plasticity. We develop and apply cutting-edge single-cell sequencing technologies (including multi-omic approaches integrating genomics, transcriptomics, and epigenomics) to directly profile patient samples. This work aims to map genotype-to-phenotype relationships, understand how somatic mutations drive epigenetic deregulation, and identify vulnerabilities that can be targeted to overcome therapy resistance and improve patient outcomes. The successful candidate will play a central role in the computational analysis of large-scale single-cell datasets from ongoing projects in blood cancers (e.g., myeloproliferative neoplasms, MDS, and leukemia). This is an outstanding opportunity for a computational scientist interested in translational cancer research within a dynamic, collaborative, and highly supportive environment at the Tisch Cancer Institute and Center for Advancement of Blood Cancer Therapies (CABCT).

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced bioinformatics analysis of single-cell multi-omic data (scRNA-seq, scATAC-seq, multiome, CITE-seq, and emerging spatial/single-cell technologies), including quality control, integration, clustering, trajectory inference, and differential analysis.
• Develop and apply custom computational methods or pipelines to study genetic heterogeneity, clonal evolution, somatic mutation effects, and epigenetic regulation (e.g., chromatin accessibility, gene regulatory networks, and plasticity).
• Integrate multi-modal datasets with clinical and functional data to generate biological insights and hypotheses.
• Collaborate closely with wet-lab team members on experimental design, data interpretation, and validation.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant writing, and presentation of findings at conferences.
• Mentor junior lab members and participate in lab meetings and journal clubs.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or M.D./Ph.D.) in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, Biostatistics, or a closely related field.
• Strong expertise in single-cell sequencing analysis, with demonstrated experience in R/Bioconductor and/or Python (e.g., Seurat, Scanpy, ArchR, Signac, or similar tools).
• Proficiency in handling large-scale genomic datasets, statistical modeling, machine learning (optional but a plus), and high-performance computing (e.g., SLURM clusters).
• Familiarity with cancer biology, epigenetics, or clonal evolution is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work independently and in teams, and a track record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Prior experience with hematological malignancies or multi-omic integration is a strong advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience and NIH guidelines (including subsidized housing options in New York City).
• Access to state-of-the-art computational resources and core facilities at Mount Sinai.
• Mentorship from Dr. Franco Izzo and close collaboration with leading investigators in oncology, single-cell genomics, and hematology.
• Opportunities for career development, including independent projects, grant applications (e.g., K99/R00), and networking within the vibrant Mount Sinai research community.
• A creative, rigorous, and supportive lab culture focused on high-impact science with translational potential.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send the following to franco.izzo@mssm.edu (mailto:franco.izzo@mssm.edu)(with the subject line "Postdoc Bioinformatics Application - [Your Last Name]"):

• Cover letter describing research interests, relevant experience, and career goals.
• Curriculum vitae (CV).
• Contact information for 2-3 references.
• One representative publication (PDF).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Mount Sinai is an equal opportunity employer; we encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.

Employer Description

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Compensation

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $72500 - $80000 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.