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genomic data and make use of metadata associated with genomic samples, such as phenotypes, pedigrees, and various historical documents.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 family history. Qualifications:
Additional Info:
Helping people discover their story is at the heart of ours. Ancestry is the largest provider of family history and personal DNA testing, harnessing a powerful combination of information, science and technology to help people discover their family history and stories that were never possible before. Ancestry’s suite of products includes: AncestryDNA, AncestryProGenealogists, Fold3, Newspapers.com, Find a Grave, Archives.com, and Rootsweb. We offer excellent benefits and a competitive compensation package. For additional information, regarding our benefits and career information, please visit our website at http://ancestry.com/careers. (REF1037H) 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.[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genomic data and make use of metadata associated with genomic samples, such as phenotypes, pedigrees, and various historical documents.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 family 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 demonstrated success using or developing machine learning approaches, particularly toward analyzing genomic data.
- The successful applicant will have a 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 genetic networks or graph-based data structures is a plus.
- Experience with high-throughput sequencing data and phenotype data is a plus.
- Experience with online genealogy research and/or population genetics 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 :
- Genetics
- Machine Learning
- Population Genetics
- Programing in C++
- Programing in Python
- Programing Skills
- Programming in Java
- Programming in R
Areas :
Additional Info:
Helping people discover their story is at the heart of ours. Ancestry is the largest provider of family history and personal DNA testing, harnessing a powerful combination of information, science and technology to help people discover their family history and stories that were never possible before. Ancestry’s suite of products includes: AncestryDNA, AncestryProGenealogists, Fold3, Newspapers.com, Find a Grave, Archives.com, and Rootsweb. We offer excellent benefits and a competitive compensation package. For additional information, regarding our benefits and career information, please visit our website at http://ancestry.com/careers. (REF1037H) 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.[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]