Graduate Research Co-op, Population Genetics/Genomic Data Science
Job in
Lehi, Utah County, Utah, 84043, USA
Listing for:
13 Ancestry.com DNA, LLC
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-05-31
Job specializations:
-
Research/Development
Research Scientist, Data Scientist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 20 - 30 USD Hourly
USD
20.00
30.00
HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Company
Ancestry® is a global leader in family history, connecting people with their past.
About the role
Co‑op position for 6 months, part‑time work‑study focused, intended for active master’s or Ph.D. students. The role is location flexible and requires up to 50% time at Ancestry.
Responsibilities
Assist in analyzing Ancestry’s massive‑scale genomic datasets to uncover insights into population structure, demographic history, and fine‑scale genetic relationship inference.Apply and/or develop novel statistical models and computational methods, including Machine Learning and Deep Learning approaches, to solve complex genomics challenges.Engage in exploratory research, navigating complex projects while focusing on identifying next steps and demonstrating progress toward research milestones.Contribute to work that will be published in scientific journals and presented at conferences.Collaborate with the research team to explore how your work can contribute to the Ancestry DNA product ecosystem and the broader scientific community.Qualifications
Currently enrolled in a graduate program (Ph.D. preferred, or MS) in Population Genetics, Genomic Data Science, Machine Learning or a related field.Experience in applying computational and statistical methods to genomic datasets.Experience with modern AI methods is a plus.Strong programming skills in Python or other languages that support efficient, large‑scale data analysis and machine learning.Mindset for critical thinking, innovation, and the ability to demonstrate progress on exploratory tasks.Ability to work up to 50% of your time at Ancestry while balancing graduate studies.Good communication skills and a desire to present complex genomics and statistical concepts to various audiences.Equal Opportunity EmployerAncestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Ancestry will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Background
Check
All job offers are contingent on a background check screen that complies with applicable law. For candidates located in San Francisco, CA, Ancestry will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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