Íslensk erfðagreining ehf. (Amgen deCODE Genetics)

Amgen is a global biotechnology leader committed to serving patients with serious illnesses. Amgen deCODE genetics, an Amgen subsidiary based in Iceland, is a world leader in human genetics, leveraging unique population-scale genomic data and integrated health records to uncover the genetic basis of disease. By combining deep genetic insights with advanced analytics, deCODE plays a significant role in identifying novel drug targets and enabling precision medicine approaches across Amgen’s pipeline, including oncology.

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Data Scientist / Statistician

Amgen deCODE genetics is seeking two motivated statisticians or data scientists to join our team in temporary positions. The candidates will work with large-scale human genetic and proteomic datasets, contributing to ongoing research projects aimed at understanding human traits and disease.

The roles will involve statistical analysis of large datasets, interpretation of results, and collaboration with scientists across a range of research projects.

Two temporary positions are available, for approximately 7 and 12 months, respectively.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Apply statistical methods to analyze large-scale genetic and proteomic datasets
Apply and develop analysis workflows using R and/or Python
Interpret and communicate results to collaborators and contribute to scientific projects

Educational and skill requirements

Background in statistics, data science, bioinformatics or a related quantitative field
MSc or PhD degree in relevant field is an advantage
Experience with R and/or Python
Experience working in a Linux environment is preferred
Experience with genomic or proteomic data is an advantage
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment

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