_{12th March, 2025}

Senior Scientist, Human Genetics

Genetic Epidemiology, Statistical Geneticists, Functional Genomics, Single Cell Genetics, Geneticists, Translational Science, Machine Learning, Genomic Medicine, Drug Targets
  
Germany – accepting EU and non-EU candidates
Permanent position 
Excellent Salary & Bonus scheme 
Relocation and Family support 
  
KEMIO are very interested in hearing from PhD and Post Doc (between 1-5 years) for multiple opportunities coming up with our growing client in Germany. We are excited to be adding to this extremely diverse team who have already hired exceptional people join them from all over Europe and renowned institutes in the US. 
  
Hybrid working is on offer, we would ideally like you to spend time with your team on-site at least 2 days a week. When relocating to this company, people opt to stay in the Bavaria, Munich, Baden-Württemberg, Stuttgart, Ulm areas.
  
This team uses genomics and machine learning to expedite the process of drug discovery. The key goals are identifying new drug targets, identifying patient populations, and they are also contributing to drug repurposing. 
  
The current team possesses a wide range of skills, including statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, deep learning, and comparative genomics across different species.
  
Joining this team you can expect to contribute to:

• Performing large-scale data analysis, leveraging human data derived from biobanks, summary statistics, and omics (genomics, transcriptomics, epigenomics at single-cell and bulk level)
• Using your analysis and results to make precise assessments of translational hypotheses
• Work across a variety of human diseases, including fibrotic diseases, metabolic diseases, cancer immunology and oncology
• understanding of single-cell phenotypes through genetics and their application in drug discovery
• Patient stratification using machine learning methods 
• Development of data analytical capacities with CROs
• Supporting vaccines and therapeutics for animal health
• Partner with universities and biotech companies, delivering R&D results through external innovation
• Contribute to the strategy of genomics-driven drug discovery and the computational biology

What we are looking for:

• PhD in Human Genetics, Statistical Genetics, Pharmacogenetics, Computational Biology, Computer Science
• 1-5 years post-doctoral experience from an academic institute or industry position supporting computational biology and/or human genetics efforts for drug discovery
• Experience with a variety of omics data, and experience with single cell data is preferred
• Excellent communication in English and the willingness to be based in Germany working from the office with your team at least 30% of the time
• Programming skills using R, Python or other coding/statistical software

We are a diverse team and welcome suitable candidates from all over the world. There is support for candidates who require a visa and help with the financial burden of moving, and helping a spouse/family with settling into a new life in Germany.

Send through your CV and contact information for an informal discussion with our team! 
  
Keywords: Genetic Epidemiology, Statistical Geneticists, Functional Genomics, Single Cell Genetics, Geneticists, Translational Science, Machine Learning, Genomic Medicine, Drug Targets, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Germany, Europe

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