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.
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We seek research scientists who will conduct independent cutting-edge research in the foundations and/or application of data science or related fields, and/or be involved in interdisciplinary research through a collaboration between the Data Science Institute and the various schools at the University.
We seek research scientists who will serve as Columbia’s resident experts to foster collaborations with faculty across all the schools at Columbia University.
We seek research scientists to serve as resident experts in data science whose research interests are specifically focused on advancing and applying data science in the context of cancer research.
The Data Science Institute (DSI) at Columbia University advances the state-of-the-art in data science; transforms all fields, professions, and sectors through the application of data science; and ensures the responsible use of data to benefit society.
DSI invites candidates for the role of Grants & Finance Manager to support our Finance and Grants function. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting all grant related pre-award administrative activities including assisting principal investigators in preparation and submission of proposals. S/he will also lend expertise to provide efficient and effective post-award accounting, management & reconciliation on a number of select awards. Additionally, the Manager of Grants & Finance will be tasked with helping to manage the finances of the North East Big Data Hub including and especially the Hub’s Seed Grant Program.
The Manager of Grants & Finance will utilize their strong interpersonal skills and expertise to advise and ensure financial adherence to all federal and university guidelines, policies and procedures. This position will report directly to the Associate Director of Research and Grants Development with a dotted line to the Director of Finance and Grants Management.
DSI invites candidates for the role of Senior Science Writer and Digital Content Manager to support the refinement of the Institute’s communications across all channels. This individual will utilize exceptional writing and editing abilities and a profound understanding of social media platforms and practices and multimedia content to tell our stories and grow our audience in the digital space.
We use the tagline “Data for Good” to capture succinctly the who, what, when, why, and how of data science at Columbia.
We have accelerated the pace of discovery by working on five of society’s most challenging problems.
We train the next generation of data scientists, develop innovative technology, and collaborate to advance techniques.