Senior Data Scientist, Statistical Genetics & Discovery

Methodfi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotech firm in Greater London is looking for a Senior/Principal Scientist to lead statistical and population genomics efforts. You will utilize large-scale human genetics resources and advanced statistical genetic methodologies to drive insights that aid in drug discovery. The role demands expertise in Python and genomics, offering a dynamic environment focused on impactful patient therapies. Join a talented team dedicated to advancing the fields of genetics and machine learning, while helping to deliver transformative medicines.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Collaborative interdisciplinary teams

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• PhD in statistical genetics, genomics, computational biology, or bioinformatics.
• Post-PhD experience in biotech or pharmaceutical environments.
• Deep expertise in working with large-scale human genetic datasets.

Responsibilities

• Lead statistical and population genomics analyses for target discovery.
• Design statistical genetics methodologies for target prioritization.
• Develop scalable computational workflows for reproducible analysis.
• Integrate genetics evidence with multi-omics datasets.

Skills

Statistical genetics expertise

Population genomics experience

High proficiency in Python

Experience with large-scale datasets

Clear communication skills

Education

PhD in statistical genetics or related field

Tools

R

High-performance computing environments

Job description

A leading biotech firm in Greater London is looking for a Senior/Principal Scientist to lead statistical and population genomics efforts. You will utilize large-scale human genetics resources and advanced statistical genetic methodologies to drive insights that aid in drug discovery. The role demands expertise in Python and genomics, offering a dynamic environment focused on impactful patient therapies. Join a talented team dedicated to advancing the fields of genetics and machine learning, while helping to deliver transformative medicines.