Senior Bioinformatics Scientist

The MyHeritage Science team is an innovative research team that works with one of the largest DNA datasets in the world. We are responsible for the science behind the MyHeritage DNA products, which make a profound impact on the lives of millions of users around the world by providing them with accurate information on their recent and ancient ancestors.

As a Senior Bioinformatics Scientist, you will play a critical role in building new features and algorithms and improving existing ones — always using state-of-the-art science and technology. This is a unique opportunity for a job that has an exciting mix of both academic and industry settings.

What you’ll do

• Work with a huge volume of genetic and genealogical data, which includes the genomes of over 7 million people around the world and billions of genealogical records.
• Develop and expand the company’s DNA analysis toolset, combining bioinformatics, population and statistical genetics, and machine learning, and testing new ideas stemming from both the product perspective and the scientific literature.
• Take ownership of end-to-end development of state-of-the-art DNA products, from conception through research, development and engineering, all the way to mature products released to millions of people worldwide.
• Work with bright DNA researchers in a vibrant intellectual environment.

What you bring

• Ph.D. in Computational Biological Sciences and 2+ years of relevant experience in industry or post doctoral studies.
• Background in bioinformatics, genomics, or genetics.
• Strong data science and modeling skills: statistical modeling of data, probabilistic modeling, designing simulations, interrogating and troubleshooting data, machine learning theory and best practices, data/results interpretation and presentation.
• Strong programming skills in Python/R, using scientific and machine learning toolboxes.
• Hands-on expertise in large-scale parallel computing platforms (cloud computing (AWS), computer clusters, Spark, etc.).

Nice to have

• Experience with GWAS and polygenic score analyses and pipelines.
• Experience with population genetics.
• Experience with developing bioinformatic infrastructures and pipelines by applying software engineering best practices.

 

About MyHeritage

MyHeritage is the leading global discovery platform for exploring family history. With billions of historical records and family tree profiles, and with sophisticated matching technologies that work across all its assets, MyHeritage gives users the joy of discovering their past and empowering their future. MyHeritage is the most popular DNA test and family history service in Europe. Since 2020, MyHeritage is also home to the world’s most advanced AI technologies for repairing, enhancing, colorizing, and animating historical photos. Learn more at www.myheritage.com. See what it’s like to work at MyHeritage on www.glassdoor.com.