Postdoctoral Researcher ML for Biology Hsu Lab
Independent nonprofit research institute building AI-and-biology tools and conducting biomedical research on complex diseases.
About Arc Institute
Arc Institute is a Palo Alto-based independent nonprofit founded in 2021. It supports long-term biomedical research and develops experimental, computational, and machine-learning technologies, including virtual-cell and genomic foundation models, in partnership with Stanford University, UC Berkeley, and UCSF.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will design, execute, and analyze computational experiments and lead an independent research project. You will develop machine-learning models for biology, publish and present your work, mentor trainees, maintain coding standards and documentation, and contribute to software and shared infrastructure.
Requirements
- PhD in computer science, bioinformatics, computational biology, or genetics/genomics
- Expertise with Python, bash, and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Track record of creative, high-impact research
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Design, execute, and analyze computational experiments
- Lead an end-to-end research project
- Develop machine-learning models for biological understanding and design
- Publish first-author papers and present at conferences
- Mentor and train research associates, technicians, and students
- Maintain rigorous coding standards and documentation
- Contribute to software development and shared infrastructure
