The New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF) Research Institute is a highly successful nonprofit whose mission is to accelerate cures through stem cell research.
Over the past decade weve built automated infrastructure to perform cell biology at an unprecedented scale allowing us to create some of the largest imagingbased datasets in the world. Using cell models from hundreds to thousands of donors we are aiming to understand disease progression unlock novel cellular phenotypes and work to identify the patients who can benefit most from both existing and new therapeutics.
NYSCF is seeking an Associate Staff Scientist to join a growing team of data scientists and engineers in developing and deploying stateoftheart image processing and analysis pipelines to extract diseaserelevant phenotypic insights from highcontent imaging experiments. In this role you will analyze datasets of primary and stem cellderived cell types including neurons beta cells and fibroblasts.
You are a selfmotivated applicant with an advanced degree in computer sciences bioinformatics medical imaging physics biomedical engineering or a related quantitative discipline. You have a strong background in microscopic image acquisition and/or image processing and analysis and experience in analyzing the effects of genetic or pharmacological perturbations. You will have worked with tools such as CellProfiler and computer vision libraries including OpenCV. You have applied machine/deep learning approaches to derive insights from imagederived features.
Why Join NYSCF At NYSCF you will be part of a dedicated team that is transforming the landscape of stem cell research and accelerating scientific breakthroughs. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking medical advancements while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
At NYSCF we believe diversity in all forms makes us a better team and we celebrate it. Yet studies have shown that women people of color and other minoritized individuals in STEM may be less likely to apply to jobs where they do not meet all of the criteria. Therefore if you are excited about this role but your past experience does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We offer all fulltime employees a comprehensive benefits package that goes into effect on the first of the month following your start date. It includes a choice of medical dental and vision insurance 403b retirement plan with 2 employer match (immediate vesting schedule which starts after your first 90 days) short and long term insurance life insurance inclusive paid parental leave program pretax transit and parking legal aid benefits and wellness benefits. Our paid time off includes vacation sick personal days flexible holidays summer flex program and all company holidays. If a visa is required NYSCF will cover all of those costs. Relocation will sometimes be necessary; therefore we will provide you with an allowance.
In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification upon hire.
NYSCF is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity in our organization. We provide equal opportunities to all applicants for employment without discrimination or harassment based on race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability national origin marital or domestic/civil partnership status genetic information citizenship status veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
The position is based at our location in Manhattan.
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