# Director of Science - Company: [Myheritage]() - Location: United Kingdom - Team: Science - Posted: March 31, 2026 ## Job description **About MyHeritage** MyHeritage is a global leader in family history and consumer DNA testing, enriching the lives of millions worldwide by enabling them to uncover more about themselves and where they belong. With a suite of intuitive products, billions of historical records, an affordable at-home DNA test, and AI-powered photo tools, MyHeritage creates a meaningful discovery experience that is deeply rewarding. **Position Overview** We are looking for a **Director of Science** to guide MyHeritage’s scientific research and development in genetics. This role is central to building innovative algorithms, driving rigorous data analysis, and advancing the scientific methodologies that power our DNA products - including ethnicity estimation, relationship inference, local ancestry, and more. The ideal candidate combines deep scientific expertise in population and statistical genetics with strong leadership and a proven ability to execute in a dynamic, consumer-facing environment. Your work will directly impact millions of users worldwide, helping them discover their ancestry and connect with family through science. You’ll apply cutting-edge methods to analyze millions of DNA samples and family trees, leveraging one of the largest consumer genetics datasets in the world. **Key Responsibilities** * **Scientific leadership:** Define and execute the scientific roadmap aligned with company goals. * **Team leadership:** Manage and mentor a team of senior scientists and data scientists. Provide technical direction, support professional growth, and foster a culture of scientific excellence. * **Algorithmic research:** Lead the design, development and optimization of scalable, production-ready algorithms and pipelines including ancestry inference, relationship classifiers, imputation and phasing of genetic data and additional models to support genetic genealogy. * **Collaboration and communication:** Work closely with engineering, product, and data teams to translate research outcomes into user-facing features and tools. Clearly communicate scientific concepts and progress internally and externally. **The ideal candidate will have:** * Strong, hands-on experience in human population genetics and analysis of genotyping and/or sequencing data is essential. We are specifically looking for candidates with a demonstrated track record in this domain. * Ph.D. in Genetics, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related quantitative field. * Experience with population genetics and analysis of genotyping or sequencing data. * 5+ years of experience in scientific research, including 3+ years in a leadership role. * Strong background in: 1. Analysis of genotyping or sequencing data 2. Genomic data pipelines and bioinformatics tools. 3. Machine learning or statistical modeling applied to biological data * Experience working with large-scale genomic datasets. * Proficiency in Python and familiarity with production-scale computational pipelines. Familiarity with tools such as Snakemake, Airflow, or other pipeline managers is an advantage. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Demonstrated ability to lead projects and collaborate effectively across disciplines. * Experience with AWS is an advantage. **Why Join Us?** * Join a purpose-driven company helping people discover their heritage through the power of science. * Be part of a collaborative, international team driven by innovation and scientific discovery. * Enjoy a hybrid work environment with flexibility and autonomy. **Additional Information** * This role involves remote management of an Israel-based team. * The position includes occasional travel to Israel, as needed. #LI-Hybrid ## Apply [Apply on Myheritage]() Canonical job page: