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From: "Erica Bakker" <ebakkerphylosbioscience.com>
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Subject: Statistician position in Portland, OR
Date: Wed, 07 Aug 2019 14:39:44 -0500

Phylos Bioscience
Portland, OR, USA

Phylos Bioscience has an immediate opening on the Data Science team for a
Statistician who has experience in analysis of plant or animal breeding
data. We are looking for a biologically-minded statistician to bring their
skills to our team. This is a great opportunity to tackle an exciting set
of problems while shaping the future of cannabis.


RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyze large-scale biological data to produce novel, high-confidence
insights to drive breeding decisions.

Together with peer scientists, design experiments and implement the
strategy for statistical analysis of plant breeding and other
experimental data.

Integrate genomic, phenotypic and environmental data to address core
scientific questions.

Document analysis workflows and methods for report generation and/or
scientific publication in peer-reviewed journals.


REQUIRED EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND TRAINING

MS or equivalent experience in a quantitative field (e.g.,
statistics, quantitative genetics, computational biology).
2-5 years of relevant work experience in breeding data analysis. Some
industry experience preferred but not essential.

Knowledge of quantitative genetics.

Experience with animal or plant breeding data analysis which must
include BLUP analysis and genomic selection.

Rigorous statistical intuition, deep understanding of core
statistical principles, and extensive experience with core methods
(e.g., linear regression, GLMs, dimensionality reduction, tree-based
models, bootstrapping, maximum likelihood estimation, and Bayesian
modeling).

Extensive experience in using the R-programming language.

Self-motivating individual with excellent interpersonal skills:
collaborative, cultivates innovation, problem solver, curious.

Excellent organizational skills and thrives in a fast-paced
environment.

https://hire.withgoogle.com/...AAZBAO5g2z
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