Postdoctoral Researcher Zhou 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 train and evaluate machine-learning models for genomics and analyze model applications. You will maintain records and documentation, analyze results with the Principal Investigator, collaborate on model development and data analysis, mentor trainees when needed, and publish and present research.
Requirements
- Doctorate in computer science, machine learning, computational biology, bioinformatics, or genetics/genomics
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- Train and evaluate machine-learning models for genomics
- Design, perform, and analyze experiments for model applications
- Maintain experimental records and documentation
- Analyze results with the Principal Investigator
- Collaborate on model development and data analysis
- Mentor and train research associates, technicians, and students
- Publish and present research findings