Senior Expert Data Science (Human Genetics)
Senior Expert Data Science (Human Genetics)
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We are seeking a highly motivated human geneticist. The candidate will use their statistical genetics and data science expertise analyzing human genetics and genomics datasets to support early target discovery through cutting edge integrative analysis collaborating with wet- and dry-lab associates and clearly communicating key findings leading to data-driven decisions.This position is part of the Human Genetics & Targets group within the Discovery Sciences (DSc) department in Biomedical Research (BR) at Novartis. The DSc Human Genetics & Targets team is a global group of computational and experimental scientists dedicated to validating or invalidating genetics-driven target hypotheses. The teams extensive expertise in genetics analytics biology and translatable models is enhanced by DScs capabilities in AI functional genomics chemical biology and more. The team collaborates with disease area specialists to not only identify disease associations but also to understand the underlying disease mechanisms and advance drug discovery projects to benefit patients in need.
Job Description
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Providing statistical genetics expertise for a variety of analyses including patient stratification and target identification using current statistical genetics methods such as GWAS ExWAS MR and QTL analyses
Leveraging large population-based cohorts. Working within a team as scientific lead to assist with design and implementation of analysis plans.
Supporting early target discovery with data mining efforts through integrative analysis of human genetic and genomic datasets
Collaborating with wet- and dry-lab associates across project teams
Clearly communicating key findings through interactive data visualizations and presentations
What youll bring to the role:
PhD with 3 years of post graduate work or equivalent experience in statistics human genetics bioinformatics biostatistics computational biology data science or related field with hands on experience analyzing human genetic data
Experience analyzing and interpreting human genetics data is a must
Familiarity with the analysis of large biobank data: genetic (e.g. genotype array sequencing) and phenotypic data (e.g. EHR)
Experience with additional omics data (RNA sequencing epigenetics proteomics) and NGS data single cell a plus
A curiosity for emerging technologies and a willingness to learn new methods and approaches as needed
Track record of enabling collaborations with interdisciplinary groups of dry and wet lab scientists
A strong publication record
Strong communication skills
Fluency in Python R and/or other relevant programming languages
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Novartis is committed to building an outstanding inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
Skills Desired
Apache Hadoop Applied Mathematics Big Data Curiosity Data Governance Data Literacy Data Management Data Quality Data Science Data Strategy Data Visualization Deep Learning Machine Learning (Ml) Machine Learning Algorithms Master Data Management Proteomics Python (Programming Language) R (Programming Language) Statistical ModelingRequired Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
