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Statistical Geneticist

Deep Genomics

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Posted:

May 27, 2020

Location:

Toronto, Ontario

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Type:

Full Time - Experienced

Years of Experience:

2 - 4

Required Education:

Doctorate

Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a highly motivated human quantitative geneticist to work on therapeutic target discovery. The successful candidate will analyze publicly-available and large-scale human genetic data-sets (e.g. biobank genotyping array and exome data) to identify disease risk variants with large effect and sufficient population prevalence.

Requirements:

PhD in human quantitative or population genetics
Solid knowledge of statistics
Proven experience with large-scale data analysis
Advanced knowledge of R and PLINK
Robust publication track record
Basic understanding of human disease biology

Preferred But Optional Qualifications:

Postdoctoral research experience
Experience in the therapeutics industry

NOTES:

Employer will assist with relocation costs.

About Deep Genomics

Deep Genomics is a Toronto-based startup company that is building an AI-powered discovery and development platform to significantly expand the universe of medicines available for genetically-defined diseases. Founded in 2015, Deep Genomics brings together a multidisciplinary team of world-leading experts in machine learning, genomics, chemistry, and biology. Together we are on a mission to rapidly discover and develop oligonucleotide drugs for the treatment of patients with severe disorders of the liver, central nervous system, and eye.