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BACKGROUND

About the Karr Lab:
Despite the explosion of experimental data, we do not understand the details of how phenotype arises from genotype and the environment. We are developing whole-cell computational models which comprehensively predict how cell behavior emerges from the molecular level by representing all of the biochemical activity inside cells. Our goal is to use whole-cell models to transform bioengineering and medicine into rigorous, quantitative disciplines. For example, we believe that whole-cell models could enable bioengineers to design microbial genomes for a variety of industrial applications, as well as enable physicians to tailor medical therapy to individual patients. Our research is highly interdisciplinary, involving systems biology, genomics, bioinformatics, data integration, parallel simulation, optimization, software engineering, and data visualization, and highly team-oriented.

About the Institute for Genomics & Multiscale Biology and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai:
The Icahn Institute for Genomics & Multiscale Biology is a leader in basic and translational genomic and computational biology research. The institute's multidisciplinary researchers bring state-of-the-art genomic technologies together with advanced computational analyses to discover new disease mechanisms, develop new diagnostics, and identify new drug targets. The institute is a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. Please see the institute's website for more information.

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is a world leader in translational medicine. The school's multidisciplinary research institutes foster collaboration along a seamless continuum from the laboratory to patient care. State-of-the-art laboratories support groundbreaking research, and abundant clinical venues offer superb patient care and training.

For More Information:
See http://www.karrlab.org/join and http://www.karrlab.org.

RESPONSIBILITIES

To enable larger whole-cell models, including models of human cells, the Postdoctoral Fellow/Engineer will develop new methods for simulating large, multi-algorithmic whole-cell models. This will include developing a new algorithm for concurrently integrating mathematically heterogeneous submodels that share state and implementing this as a high-performance, parallel simulation software system. The Postdoctoral Fellow/Engineer would work closely with our team at Mount Sinai, as well as our parallel simulation collaborators Drs. Peter Barnes and David Jefferson at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and our broader international team of collaborators. The Postdoctoral Fellow/Engineer would also have many opportunities to work with our team to build and analyze whole-cell models.

REQUIREMENTS

Whole-cell modeling is a highly interdisciplinary problem. Consequently, we're looking for people with a broad range of skills and experience. The ideal candidate has the following skills. Applicants with related experience are also encouraged to apply.

PhD in computational biology or related field
Strong experience in dynamical and/or genome-scale modeling
Broad knowledge of cell biology, genomics, mathematics, and computer programming
Deep commitment to innovation and desire to tackle the most challenging problems
Abilities to solve challenging problems by thinking creatively, integrating diverse concepts, and pushing through barriers
Passion for transforming bioengineering and medicine
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Abilities to work independently and within a team

TERMS

This position is supported by a three-year NSF INSPIRE award.

LOCALE

New York, New York, USA

HOW TO APPLY

Please email a cover letter and CV to Jonathan Karr at karr[at]mssm.edu

POLICY

Mount Sinai Medical Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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