Scientist I/II, Statistical Geneticist

Responsibilities

• Model phenotypes of interest to derive genetic insights and therapeutic hypotheses
• Analyze genetic variants associated with specific inherited traits and multiple traits of interest
• Integrate human genetics and genomics datasets leveraging machine learning and statistical modeling techniques
• Develop or apply methodology for the statistical analyses of large-scale genomic and phenotypic datasets
• Collaborate with Research, Product, and Engineering teams to develop a research platform for therapeutics target discovery
• Present and communicate research findings to internal and external stakeholders and at scientific conferences

Requirements

• PhD in Statistics, Statistical Genetics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
• Strong expertise in statistical genetics and/or computational biology demonstrated by prior work or publication records
• Research experience using machine-learning and statistical modeling to analyze large-scale human genetics and genomics datasets
• Proficiency in R and Python and/or other data analysis languages for working with very large datasets
• Experience writing robust code in a shared development environment
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-5 years of postdoctoral or industry experience
• Research experience in developing and applying methodology for statistical fine-mapping and variant-to-gene mapping
• Ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented, and fast-paced environment

About the Company

23andMe is a leading consumer genetics and research company dedicated to helping people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. Through the 23andMe Research Institute, the company utilizes the world’s largest database of genotyped customers to advance biomedical research and transform healthcare.