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The Lowther lab participates in Mount Sinai’s Summer Undergraduate Research Program for Underserved Scholars (SURP4US), a 10-week intensive non-degree, non-credit, undergraduate experience for Junior and Seniors interested in pursuing careers as research scientists (aspiring PhD and MD-PhD students). 

To Apply‍

Applications are typically due in January prior to the summer you wish to intern. Please apply directly through the online system using the link above. Once accepted into the program, you can reach out directly to Chelsea to describe your interest in the lab and any relevant coursework or research experience.

We are excited to host rotation students enrolled in the PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS). We are affiliated with the Genetics and Genomics Sciences (GGS) and Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in Medicine (AIET) Multidisciplinary Training Areas (MTAs).

To Apply

Once an offer of admission has been extended from the graduate school, please send a copy of your CV and a brief description of your interest in the lab to Chelsea. 

Prospective students interested in pursuing graduate school at ISMMS can find more information about the application process here.

We are always looking for motivated postdoctoral fellows to join our dynamic and growing human genetics and genomics lab. Our research combines innovative computational and statistical  methods with large-scale genomic and phenotypic data  to uncover novel insights into the relationship between genetic variation and disease risk. Ideal postdoc candidates are analytical, driven, creative, and aspire to become independent thinkers. We support individuals who would like to gain additional training before embarking on exciting careers in academia, biotech, pharma, medicine, government, law, or other industries. Individuals from underrepresented groups in science  and from non-traditional backgrounds are especially encouraged to apply! 

To Apply

Please send your CV, cover letter, and contact information for 2 references to Chelsea. We recommend briefly summarizing your past research, interest in the lab, and goals for future work in the cover letter.  

Interview process

‍After an initial phone conversation with Chelsea, strong candidates will be invited to visit in person (when feasible) to present a research seminar and engage in one-on-one meetings with members of the lab and the broader Institute for Genomic Health (IGH) community. This visit provides an opportunity to explore scientific alignment, lab culture, and potential avenues for collaboration.

Salary and Benefits

‍Postdoctoral Fellows at ISMMS are unionized and have recently finalized a Collective Bargaining Agreement that provides exceptional benefits and job-related protections, including minimum salaries ranked amongst the highest in the country, guaranteed subsidized housing for three years in Manhattan’s Upper East Side neighborhood, extensive immigration support for international postdocs, and guaranteed relocation and parental leave benefits, to name just a few. You can find more information about the collective agreement here, and find a link to the ISMMS Office of Postdoctoral Affairs website here.

We welcome applications from post-baccalaureate and post-Master’s trainees with strong quantitative or computational backgrounds who are interested in applying their skills to problems in human genetics and genomic medicine. This position is ideal for individuals looking to gain research experience before pursuing PhD, MD/PhD, or data science careers in academia, biotech, or healthcare. 

Ideal candidates are proficient in coding (e.g., Python or R), have experience working with large-scale data, and are excited to contribute to interdisciplinary projects spanning statistical genetics, biomedical informatics, and translational research. Depending on experience and interests, analysts in the lab may contribute to algorithm and/or pipeline development, genomic data processing, electronic health record mining, or integrative association studies.

Analysts will have the opportunity to contribute to large collaborative projects across the lab's broader research program, while also taking ownership of an individual project aligned with their interests and goals. We strongly support professional development and independent thinking, and aim to provide a supportive environment where early-career researchers can grow into confident and creative scientists.

To Apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter describing your background, interests, and career goals to Chelsea. If available, links to relevant code (e.g., GitHub) or publications are welcome.

The lab is deeply engaged in translational genomics research aimed at improving the delivery of genomic medicine and advancing precision health. Accordingly, we welcome applications from individuals completing clinical training who wish to pursue research in the lab, including genetic counselling students, medical students, residents, as well as individuals enrolled in the Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship program.

We recognize the challenges of conducting research during clinical training – and the depth of commitment it reflects. If you’d like to conduct science alongside patient care, we offer an environment where both can thrive.

Interested candidates can pursue clinical, translational, or basic science projects, depending on their background and scientific interests. Examples include, but are not limited to, studies aimed at improving the classification and interpretation of novel structural variants, evaluating algorithms for gene-phenotype association, developing integrated models for clinical risk stratification, and assessing the value of returning clinically relevant genomic results.

To Apply

‍Please send a copy of your CV and a brief description of your previous research experience and interest in the lab to Chelsea. Please also include any relevant program requirements, as well as your anticipated time commitment to research activities.