Postdoctoral Fellow, Statistical Genetics

Key Skills

Biostatistics, Data Visualization, Effective communication skills, Genetics, Large scale data processing, Machine learning techniques, Polygenic Risk Scores, Predictive Modeling, Python Programming, R Programming, Statistical modeling

Job Description

What You'll Do

• Design, analyze and interpret pan-ethnic genetic studies of complex diseases
• Statistical fine-mapping genetic associations of complex diseases
• Build state of the art PRS models for 23andMe research cohort across multiple populations with advanced statistical and machine learning methods utilizing phenotypic and family history data, genetic information and functional annotations.
• Publish scientific findings through blog posts, conference presentations, and peer-reviewed journals

What You’ll Bring

• PhD in Statistical Genetics, Biostatistics, or a related discipline (Genetics, Genetic Epidemiology, Population Genetics, Bioinformatics, Data Science, Computer Science)
• Excellent scientific communication skills
• Knowledge and experience in statistical learning and machine learning, especially in predictive models
• Strong computational skills (Python, R); ability to perform statistical analyzation, simulation, and visualization

Strongly Preferred

• Proven record of academic publications
• Experience with analyzing large scale genetics data (or -omics data)
• Experience with advanced fine-mapping methodologies (e.g. SuSiE )
• Experience with polygenic risk score methodologies

At 23andMe, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at accommodations-ext@23andme.com. 23andMe will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Please note: 23andMe does not accept agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you.

Pay Transparency

23andMe takes a market-based approach to pay, and amounts will vary depending on your geographic location. The salary range reflected here is for a candidate based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future.

San Francisco Bay Area Base Pay Range

$90,000—$90,000 USD