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We are looking for candidates with strong experience in genomic data analysis and enthusiasm in human populations and/or family history. Through regular mentorship from our scientists, you will gain valuable research experience for the next step in your career. You will have the opportunity to apply cutting edge computational and statistical approaches to the largest database of human genome and pedigree data in the world. You will develop methods to help millions of people understand their ancestry, their family, and themselves. Help us make an impact in this exciting field!

Join the DNA Science team as a Postdoctoral Fellow and conduct innovative research on the world’s largest genomic and pedigree database to further our knowledge on human populations and family history.

What you will do:

• Analyze genomic data to shed light on human population structure and history, infer populations of origin, and identify genetic relatedness
• Develop state of the art computational algorithms and statistical methods
• Bring new research ideas and questions to the team that leverage our unique data set 
• Aim to publish results generated by postdoc fellows in scientific journals and have them present at conferences
• Join Ancestry’s DNA Science postdoc program, a 2-3 year training program — the exact length will depend on the specific research project.

Who you are:

• You have a Ph.D. in Population Genetics, Genomic Data Science, Computational Biology,
• or a related field. 
• You have demonstrated excellence in applying quantitative methods to large scale genomic data.
• You have developed novel probabilistic models and algorithms for analyzing genomic data.
• You have excellent programming skills.
• You can manage projects with timelines.
• You can effectively summarize and communicate complex research findings to different audiences.
• You can operate independently and collaborate with team members to achieve the needed results.

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As a signatory of the ParityPledge in Support of Women and the ParityPledge in Support of People of Color, Ancestry values pay transparency and pay equity.  We are pleased to share the base salary range for this position: $50,000 - $90,000 with eligibility for bonus, equity and comprehensive benefits including health, dental and vision. The actual salary will vary by geographic region and job experience.  We will share detailed compensation data for a specific location during the recruiting process.  Read more about our benefits HERE.

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Additional Information:

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All job offers are contingent on a background check screen that complies with applicable law.  For San Francisco office candidates, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ancestry will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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