Spatial Population Genetics Summer Intern (Remote)

Company: 23andMe, Inc.
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: November 26, 2022

Job Description:

Product R&D



Spatial Population Genetics Summer Intern (Remote)



Sunnyvale, California, United States



During our 10-week summer internship program, you'll join our Product team who build and support big data services to power product, research, and therapeutics. We are seeking an intern who has a strong background in genetics and statistics who is enthusiastic about pairing population genetic tools with spatial data to help individuals gain insights into their health and ancestry. The intern will work closely with 23andMe's Product R&D team which analyzes 23andMe participant data, generates novel findings regarding human genetics, and develops influential features for customers. The dates for Cohort 1 will be June 5, 2023 - August 18, 2023; the dates for Cohort 2 will be June 20, 2023 - September 1, 2023.



Who We Are



Founded in 2006, 23andMe's mission is to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. Our team is a group of passionate individuals pushing the boundaries of what's possible to turn genetic data into personalized health and ancestry features. We believe that diversity is essential to our mission and are committed to supporting people of all ethnicities, cultures, backgrounds, genders, gender expressions, and sexual orientations. More information is available at www.23andMe.com and https://research.23andme.com/publications/



What You'll Do



* Develop and/or implement statistical models using genetic and spatial data from populations.

* Visualize and interpret results from geospatial analyses.

* Create written reports and presentations summarizing research findings.

* Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.



What You'll Bring



* Graduated within one year or currently pursuing a graduate degree related to Biology or Genetics.

* Experience with data visualization and statistical analysis in Python or R.

* Experience with or an interest in geographic information system (GIS) software and analysis.

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Enthusiasm for working in a highly collaborative environment.

* Authorization to work in the US



Please share with us why you're interested in this opportunity in a cover letter!



About Us



23andMe, headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, is a leading consumer genetics and research company. Founded in 2006, the company's mission is to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. 23andMe has pioneered direct access to genetic information as the only company with multiple FDA authorizations for genetic health risk reports. The company has created the world's largest crowdsourced platform for genetic research, with 80 percent of its customers electing to participate. The platform also powers the 23andMe Therapeutics group, currently pursuing drug discovery programs rooted in human genetics across a spectrum of disease areas, including oncology, respiratory, and cardiovascular diseases, in addition to other therapeutic areas. More information is available at www.23andMe.com.



At 23andMe, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at accommodations-ext@23andme.com. 23andMe will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.



Please note: 23andMe does not accept agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you.



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