Lead, Computational Biology - Sweden (P-965)

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About the role:

We are looking for an outstanding individual to lead and grow our Computational Biology team in Stockholm, Sweden

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading and developing teams of data scientists that have successfully developed robust methods or products using molecular-based technologies. 

The candidate must combine impressive technical leadership, excellence in people management, and a strong drive for making great products. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at managing multiple priorities, communicate clearly, and get the job done. This position will interact closely with R&D leadership both in Stockholm and  Pleasanton HQ.

In addition to leading the computational team, the successful candidate will work closely with talented biochemists, microfluidics engineers, chemists, and software engineers to develop methods for single-cell and spatial genomic assays. You will innovate computational methods and analyses to improve product performance during a fast-paced product development cycle. This includes a deep-dive analysis of cutting-edge in-house R&D and collaborator datasets, algorithm analysis & prototyping, implementation of new features, and improving the functionality of 10x’s software solutions.

The ideal candidate will be interested in method development for single cell and spatial genomics, drawing on training in statistics, optimization, graph algorithms, text algorithms, and beyond. You are a good programmer who can take an idea and quickly implement it in code. Any prior experience combining novel and existing tools into effective pipelines is a plus. 

What you will be doing:

  • Lead the Computational Biology team in Stockholm working on product and software development
  • Recruit top talent to build out the Stockholm Comp Bio team across multiple technical areas
  • Provide technical guidance and insights to group members on challenging problems
  • Develop analysis tools to measure and guide development of genomic assays
  • Use exploratory analysis and statistical models to troubleshoot and optimize genomic assays
  • Build statistical analyses into robust tools for monitoring assay performance over time
  • Define experimental metrics for measuring assay quality, and determining goals & priorities for assay development work
  • Design proof-of-concept experiments, analyzing and interpreting the data to demonstrate the unique power of the 10x Genomics platform internally and externally

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • PhD plus equivalent experience in a quantitative field (e.g. physics, mathematics, computer science, electrical engineering, computational/systems biology or related field)
  • Strong leadership and organizational skills
  • Experience managing teams (>5) of data scientists
  • Attract, develop and retain diverse talent
  • Ability to quickly conceive and implement custom statistical methods and algorithms and apply them to large data sets
  • Ability to use Python and R in method development and data analysis
  • Ability to work in a highly matrixed, fast-paced and quickly changing environment
  • Ability to communicate complex ideas with an interdisciplinary team
  • Demonstrable experience with the analysis of NGS data
  • A strong desire to build game-changing technologies and impact the world of life science research

Additional, desirable, skills & experience:

  • A deep intuition for the processes utilized by current NGS technologies and the subtleties of NGS data
  • Creative problem solver who obsesses over finding useful information in data
  • Hands on experience with NGS data tools (e.g. bwa, samtools, GATK)
  • Experience analyzing multiplexed imaging datasets (e.g. in situ sequencing, multiplexed FISH)
  • A combination of mathematical depth with a healthy respect for the imperfections inherent in real-world data
  • Exhibits focus; appropriately prioritizes, manages expectations and delivers on commitments

 

 

About 10x Genomics

At 10x Genomics, accelerating our understanding of biology is more than a mission for us. It is a commitment. This is the century of biology, and the breakthroughs we make now have the potential to change the world.

We enable scientists to advance their research, allowing them to address scientific questions they did not even know they could ask. Our tools have enabled fundamental discoveries across biology including cancer, immunology, and neuroscience.

Our teams are empowered and encouraged to follow their passions, pursue new ideas, and perform at their best in an inclusive and dynamic environment. We know that behind every scientific breakthrough, there is a deep infrastructure of talented people driving the life sciences industry and making it possible for scientists and clinicians to make new strides. We are dedicated to finding the very best person for every aspect of our work because the innovations and discoveries that we enable together will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future. Find out how you can make a 10x difference. 

Individuals seeking employment at 10x Genomics are considered without regards to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

10x does not accept unsolicited applicants submitted by third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resume or application submitted to 10x without a vendor agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and property of 10x, and 10x will not pay a placement fee.

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