Careers at DSI
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The Institute’s postdoctoral and research scientists help anchor Columbia’s presence as a leader in data science research and applications and serve as resident experts in fostering collaborations with the world-class faculty across all schools at the University. They will also guide, plan, and execute data science research, applications, and technological innovations to address societal challenges and related University-wide initiatives.
Postdoctoral Research Scientists
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The Data Science Institute (DSI) at Columbia University invites applications for the position of a Data and Cancer Postdoctoral Scientist. The recipient of this two-year research position will be embedded in a Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) cancer tumor board, an interdisciplinary board of clinicians reviewing plans of care for complex cancer tumor cases using state-of-the-art genomic, imaging analysis, and natural language processing where appropriate.
Research Scientists and Scholars
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The Data Science Institute of Columbia University invites applications for research scientists at all levels: Associate Research Scientist, Research Scientist, and Senior Research Scientist. This position is endowed and the holder will be named a Herbert and Florence Irving Cancer Research Data Scientist. A successful candidate will serve as a resident expert in data science whose research interests are specifically focused on advancing and applying data science to understanding cancer. The incumbent will foster collaborations with world-class faculty across Columbia’s schools, centers and institutes in order to guide, plan and execute data science research and technological innovation in cancer-related research.
Instruction
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Administrative and Technical Staff
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Reporting to the Executive Director of Strategic Programs for the Data Science Institute of Columbia University, the Assistant Director of Strategic Partnerships will be responsible for managing the current industry affiliates program, growing and scaling the program, and supporting the Executive Director in the formation of new strategic partnerships. The Assistant Director will focus on expanding both broadly defined partnerships and sponsored research opportunities with existing and new industry partners to support a number of important initiatives at the Institute, including but not limited to, funding for academic and research programs, faculty and industry collaborations, M.S. in Data Science capstone course projects, internships, student recruitment and hiring, and executive training programs.
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Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer at the Data Science Institute, the Director of Human Resources will be a strategic partner to Institute leadership and will provide comprehensive oversight and manage the human resource operations for the Institute, including all the administrative staff, and manage the operations around our academic and research personnel. Along with the Chief Operating Officer, the Director is the point of contact for all employee relations matters and must be committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment and superior employee experience. This detailed role includes assisting hiring managers with full lifecycle recruitment, assessing staffing needs to propose suitable talent acquisition strategies, and adapting best practices to suit DSI’s evolving needs while maintaining compliance with university policies and state and federal laws along with managing the Associate Director of Academic Appointments & HR Operations whom is responsible for the appointment and reappointment process for all researchers associated with the Institute.
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