DeCODE genetics is inviting applications for the positions of Research
Scientist and Research Associate in the Statistics Department.
We are seeking individuals with an M.S. or Ph.D. degree in statistics,
biostatistics or related fields. The work involves statistical analysis of
data related to one or more of the company’s ongoing disease projects, and
the development of new statistical methods for analyzing available data.
Methodologies employed include computation of genetic heritability and
recurrence risk to relatives, allele-sharing models for human linkage
analysis, genetic and linkage disequilibrium mapping, haplotype
reconstruction and estimation of haplotype relative risks, epistatic
interactions of putative disease loci or haplotypes, quantitative trait
analysis and other methodologies as needed. Department members are also
actively involved in the quality control of the company’s continuously
generated genetic data, and participate in the preparation of patent
applications and manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.The
Statistics Department currently employs 13 people – comprised primarily of
Icelanders, but including members from Europe, Asia and the United States
with degrees in statistics, biostatistics, applied mathematics, computer
science, physics and medicine. The bulk of our daily computing is performed
on linux workstations and a cluster of over 90 dual-processor linux-based
servers. Most of our analysis is done using programs we have developed
within our department. Programming is done using C++, C, S-Plus, Python,
Perl and UNIX shell tools.
DeCODE offers an attractive compensation package including stock options
and a competitive salary.
About deCODE
Based in Reykjavik, Iceland, deCODE genetics is using population genetics
to create a new paradigm for healthcare. With its uniquely comprehensive
population data, deCODE is turning research on the genetic causes of common
diseases into a growing range of products and services - in
pharmaceuticals, gene and drug discovery, DNA-based diagnostics,
pharmacogenomics, bioinformatics, and clinical trials. deCODE's
pharmaceuticals group, based in Chicago, and deCODE's biostructures group,
based in Seattle, conduct downstream development work on targets derived
from deCODE's proprietary research in human genetics as well as contract
service work for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. deCODE is
delivering on the promise of the new genetics. Visit us on the web at
www.decode.com.
Some examples of our recent work:
1. Gretarsdottir S et al. The gene encoding phosphodiesterase 4D confers a
risk of ischemic stroke. Nat. Genet. 3:131–138 (2003).
2. Styrkarsdottir U et al. Linkage of osteoporosis to chromosome 20p12 and
association to BMP2. PLoS Biol. 1:351–359 (2003).
3. Kong A et al. A high-resolution recombination map of the human genome.
Nat. Genet. 31:241–247 (2002).
We are seeking individual with an M.S. or Ph.D. degree in statistics,
biostatistics or related fields.
For more info, contact: Tomas Gislason ([log in to unmask], 354 570 1900)
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