Postdoc - Autism Research

23andMe Research Institute • Palo Alto, CA

1d • $90,000

About The Position

23andMe has amassed an incredible dataset for epidemiology research. Our postdoctoral fellowship program provides a fully funded 3 year opportunity to analyze and publish findings from cutting-edge explorations of this unique database. We offer dedicated mentorship, opportunities to pursue scientific research, and a chance to explore a career in industry while building a publication track record. 23andMe is seeking a postdoctoral candidate to help shape our autism research strategy. The goals of the position will be to develop and execute on a research strategy focused on uncovering the complexities of autism, enhancing diagnosis and support, and improving health outcomes for autistic people and their families. The postdoctoral role will engage with KOLs and Autistic Advocacy Groups in order to shape the specific research goals, and work towards executing on those initiatives. The successful candidate in this role will be responsible for launching additional data collection to better understand autism-related phenotypes, developing an understanding of the epidemiology of health outcomes in autistic individuals, and publishing the results of this work. This is a unique opportunity to build a better understanding of the multifaceted nature of autism. Who We Are 23andMe Research Institute’s (“23andMe”) mission is to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. We are a group of passionate individuals pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to help turn genetic insight into better health and personal understanding. As a company committed to advancing autism research, we recognize the unique perspective neurodivergent individuals bring to this field. 23andMe research participants elect to participate in research supervised by an independent Institutional Review Board (IRB). We strongly encourage applications from autistic people.

Requirements

• PhD in Epidemiology, Genetic Epidemiology, Statistics, Statistical Genetics, Bioinformatics, Data Analytics or a related field
• Demonstrated fluency with tools and methods for analyzing large-scale datasets
• Strong publication record in academic journals
• Proficiency in Python, R or C/C++
• Cover Letter: Along with your CV, please provide a cover letter that includes a summary of your relevant research experience and interests.

Nice To Haves

• Background in Autism research

Responsibilities

• Engage KOLs and Advocacy Groups to help us achieve our goal of advancing Autism research, while ensuring ethical research conduct and community engagement
• Advocate and generate positive scientific interest and engagement in autism research, using 23andMe’s voice to further facilitate and communicate our Research and commitment to ethical practices and standards.
• Develop and launch a data collection strategy to better understand factors contributing to autism diagnosis.
• Develop and execute an analysis plan using the 23andMe database to better understand health outcomes in autistic individuals
• Communicate and publish results of the work.
• Interact with other 23andMe scientists throughout your project, team meetings and seminars, and learn about the wide variety of research at 23andMe
• Commit to a three-year term

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree