Data Scientist – Computational Genomics, 12-month FTC
Core
Data Scientist applying machine learning and statistical models to computational genomics and multi-omics datasets to accelerate target identification and validation in drug discovery.
Role type
Senior IC data scientist (computational genomics)
Builds
Scalable computational workflows and functional prioritisation frameworks for target discovery
Domain
Biotech / Computational Genomics / Machine Learning
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
statistical genetics, machine learning, quantitative genomics, multi-omics data analysis, Python, R, high-performance computing, version control (via careerplan.io/jobs/23787cce-59d0-4990-89a7-d6a49990ece9-data-scientist-computational-genomics-12-month-ftc-at-relationrx)
Preferred skills
single-cell transcriptomics, patient-derived datasets, interdisciplinary team experience, end-to-end drug discovery knowledge
Technologies
Python, R, git
Responsibilities
Apply and refine statistical models for genomics and transcriptomics datasets; Integrate human genetics evidence with OMICs datasets to uncover disease mechanisms; Develop scalable computational workflows for reproducible analysis; Partner with experimental and ML researchers to validate hypotheses; Contribute to scientific publications and project documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC