Job Description:
AncestryDNA is seeking a motivated and talented computational biologist with interest and experience using and developing computational methods to analyze genomic data and make use of metadata associated with genomic samples, such as phenotypes, pedigrees, and various historical documents. Working with a collaborative and nimble team of biologists, population geneticists, statisticians, computer scientists and epidemiologists, the Computational Biologist will design methods to interpret our singular database, and develop and demonstrate new computational approaches to help customers understand what these data can tell them about themselves and their history. Qualifications: The successful candidate for the position will have a PhD in computational biology, computer science, bioinformatics, biostatistics, statistics, statistical genetics, or a related field. -The candidate must have experience using or developing machine learning approaches, particularly toward analyzing genomic data. -The successful applicant will have an proficiency in programming and can implement and validate new approaches efficiently. Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, or R is desired. -Experience with distributed computing and analyzing big data (e.g., tens of billions of records), especially in a cloud-based environment, is a plus. -Experience with SNP genotype and phenotype data is a plus. -Experience with managing and analyzing data from high-throughput sequencing technology platforms is a plus. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. -Strong organizational and interpersonal skills will be needed in our collaborative and fast-paced team.
Additional Info:
Working for Ancestry We’re a cutting-edge tech company with a very human mission—to help every person discover, preserve, and share the story of what led to them. Combining the rich information in family trees and historical records with the genetic details revealed in DNA, we create unique experiences that give people a new understanding of their lives, because connecting all the pieces of our family story can give us the deepest sense of who we are. For more information on what we do and why you would want to work at Ancestry, visit our careers page:www.workforancestry.com Ancestry is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Ancestry via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Ancestry. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Ancestry.com as a result of the referral or through other means. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
AncestryDNA is seeking a motivated and talented computational biologist with interest and experience using and developing computational methods to analyze genomic data and make use of metadata associated with genomic samples, such as phenotypes, pedigrees, and various historical documents. Working with a collaborative and nimble team of biologists, population geneticists, statisticians, computer scientists and epidemiologists, the Computational Biologist will design methods to interpret our singular database, and develop and demonstrate new computational approaches to help customers understand what these data can tell them about themselves and their history. Qualifications: The successful candidate for the position will have a PhD in computational biology, computer science, bioinformatics, biostatistics, statistics, statistical genetics, or a related field. -The candidate must have experience using or developing machine learning approaches, particularly toward analyzing genomic data. -The successful applicant will have an proficiency in programming and can implement and validate new approaches efficiently. Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, or R is desired. -Experience with distributed computing and analyzing big data (e.g., tens of billions of records), especially in a cloud-based environment, is a plus. -Experience with SNP genotype and phenotype data is a plus. -Experience with managing and analyzing data from high-throughput sequencing technology platforms is a plus. -Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. -Strong organizational and interpersonal skills will be needed in our collaborative and fast-paced team.
Requeriments :
Skills :
- genomic
- Machine Learning
- Programing in C++
- Programing in Python
- Programing Skills
- Programming in Java
- Programming in R
Areas :
Additional Info:
Working for Ancestry We’re a cutting-edge tech company with a very human mission—to help every person discover, preserve, and share the story of what led to them. Combining the rich information in family trees and historical records with the genetic details revealed in DNA, we create unique experiences that give people a new understanding of their lives, because connecting all the pieces of our family story can give us the deepest sense of who we are. For more information on what we do and why you would want to work at Ancestry, visit our careers page:www.workforancestry.com Ancestry is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Ancestry via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Ancestry. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Ancestry.com as a result of the referral or through other means. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]