Population Geneticist

Job description

• Establish population genetics approaches, bioinformatics pipelines, algorithms, and analysis for use and application in our products
• Identify critical research and technical issues involved with bioinformatics and large-scale data analysis operations in existing and future pipelines, determining if results are affected, and finding solutions if necessary
• Participate and lead analysis for both internal research projects, external research collaborations, and publications
• Develop methods and perform analyses that will advance the understanding of human genetics and shape FamilyTreeDNA’s consumer product
• Initiate long-term R&D projects that bring research advances into FamilyTreeDNA’s consumer product
• Work collaboratively with members of the Gene By Gene Research, Engineering, and Product teams
• Provide scientific support to a variety of teams across the company in a way that makes scientific knowledge accessible to a wide audience

Skills and Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Population Genetics, Statistical Genetics, Epidemiology, or a related field (e.g., Genetics, Computer Science, Statistics, Public Health, Bioinformatics, Physics, Mathematics)
• Evolutionary or human population genetics research experience
• Experience in algorithm development or machine learning approaches
• Experience in a Unix / Linux environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Enthusiasm for working in a highly collaborative environment
• A good understanding of anthropology, population genetics, and statistical models is a must

Competency in the following technologies

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Perl or Python.
• Experience in bioinformatics programming skills in scripting or programming languages such as R, Perl, Python, etc and related bioinformatics/biostatistics packages/jupyter
• Experience with BASH scripting and Unix/Linux command line tools
• Experience with databases, particularly MS SQL Server or Postgres
• Familiarity with version control systems, preferably Git
• Experience in high performance computing, clusters and cloud computing

Company Overview:

Gene By Gene was founded in 2000, specializing in DNA-based ancestry & genealogy as FamilyTreeDNA. The first company of its kind, FamilyTreeDNA captured the hearts of genealogy enthusiasts and to this day remains the leading company in the space. Through FamilyTreeDNA, Gene By Gene built an incredible laboratory and an incredible staff of experts. Gene By Gene, LTD. is a CAP/CLIA certified, Houston based laboratory, providing genetic testing utilizing cutting edge technology. With services in a variety of different areas, including ancestry/genealogy, clinical gene sequencing, whole exome & genome sequencing, and consumer genetics, Gene By Gene has a rapidly growing product portfolio and market presence.

Job Type: Full-time