Principal Scientist, Statistical Genetics
virtual vocationsNew York, NY
Principal Scientist, Statistical Genetics
virtual vocationsNew York, NYLead L6
Research and Development in BiotechnologyResearch and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life SciencesMedical Laboratories
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)To lead innovative genetics approaches in cardiovascular disease research, the full-time Principal Scientist, Statistical Genetics will coordinate the application of large-scale human genetic data and statistical methods to identify and validate drug targets, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external scientific communities.
Key Responsibilities:
Design and perform cross-biobank analyses to identify human genetic risk factors for cardiovascular diseases
Conduct integrative analyses to infer causal mechanisms driving disease using human genetics and other data types
Communicate findings and recommend follow-up actions in various settings, including project meetings and external publicationsRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree with 8+ years, Master's Degree with 6+ years, or PhD with 4+ years of academic/industry experience
PhD in statistical genetics, cardiovascular genetics, or a related computational/quantitative discipline preferred
Experience applying genetics to drug discovery or healthcare-related applications
Advanced knowledge of at least one high-level programming language such as R or Python
Demonstrated ability to advance multi-disciplinary team projects
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Level
Lead L6
Location
New York, NY
Occupation
Geneticists
Industry
Research and Development in Biotechnology
Posted
2 days ago