Postdoc - Autism Research

23andMe has amassed an incredible dataset for epidemiology research. With more than 12 million research participants, we offer an amazing resource for understanding human diversity. Our postdoctoral fellowship program provides a fully funded 3 year opportunity to analyze and publish findings from cutting-edge explorations of this unique database. We offer dedicated mentorship, opportunities to pursue scientific research, and a chance to explore a career in industry while building a publication track record.

23andMe is seeking a postdoctoral candidate to help shape our autism research strategy. The goals of the position will be to develop and execute on a research strategy focused on uncovering the complexities of autism, enhancing diagnosis and support, and improving health outcomes for autistic people and their families. The postdoctoral role will engage with KOLs and Autistic Advocacy Groups in order to shape the specific research goals, and work towards executing on those initiatives.

To date, 23andMe has recruited over 28,000 research participants who report having received an autism diagnosis. The successful candidate in this role will be responsible for launching additional data collection to better understand autism-related phenotypes, developing an understanding of the epidemiology of health outcomes in autistic individuals, and publishing the results of this work. This is a unique opportunity to build a better understanding of the multifaceted nature of autism.

Who We Are

Since 2006, 23andMe’s mission has been to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. We are a group of passionate individuals pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to help turn genetic insight into better health and personal understanding. 

As a company committed to advancing autism research, we recognize the unique perspective neurodivergent individuals bring to this field. 23andMe research participants elect to participate in research supervised by an independent Institutional Review Board (IRB). We strongly encourage applications from autistic people. 

What You’ll Do 

• Engage KOLs and Advocacy Groups to help us achieve our goal of advancing Autism research, while ensuring ethical research conduct and community engagement
• Advocate and generate positive scientific interest and engagement in autism research, using 23andMe’s voice to further facilitate and communicate our Research and commitment to ethical practices and standards. 
• Develop and launch a data collection strategy to better understand factors contributing to autism diagnosis.
• Develop and execute an analysis plan using the 23andMe database to better understand health outcomes in autistic individuals
• Communicate and publish results of the work.
• Interact with other 23andMe scientists throughout your project, team meetings and seminars, and learn about the wide variety of research at 23andMe
• Commit to a three-year term

What You’ll Bring

• PhD in Epidemiology, Genetic Epidemiology, Statistics, Statistical Genetics, Bioinformatics, Data Analytics or a related field 
• Demonstrated fluency with tools and methods for analyzing large-scale datasets  

Strongly preferred

• Background in Autism research
• Strong publication record in academic journals
• Proficiency in Python, R or C/C++

About Us

23andMe, headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, is a leading consumer genetics and research company. Founded in 2006, the company’s mission is to help people access, understand, and benefit from the human genome. 23andMe has pioneered direct access to genetic information as the only company with multiple FDA authorizations for genetic health risk reports. The company has created the world’s largest crowdsourced platform for genetic research, with 80 percent of its customers electing to participate. 23andMe research participants consent to research conducted by 23andMe which is overseen by an independent third-party Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulated under the 'Common Rule' (45 CFR part 46). More information is available at www.23andme.com/research.

At 23andMe, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at accommodations-ext@23andme.com. 23andMe will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Please note: 23andMe does not accept agency resumes and we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. Thank you.

Pay Transparency

23andMe takes a market-based approach to pay, and amounts will vary depending on your geographic location. The salary range reflected here is for a candidate based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future

San Francisco Bay Area Base Pay Range: $90,000