Scientist/Senior Scientist, Computational Biology, ML/AI

Key Skills

Large scale multi omics data, Machine learning techniques, Molecular biology, Python Programming, PyTorch, R Programming, Statistical modeling, TensorFlow

Job Description

We believe that diverse perspectives are foundational to scientific innovation and inquiry.

We are building a company where exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work side by side to advance a shared mission.

Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives.

At Altos, we are all accountable for sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop new statistical and machine learning-based methods for querying biological data to produce insights about cell health and rejuvenation.
• Train and optimize machine learning models on large, complex datasets.
• Partner with experimental biologists across Altos to help design experiments and interpret their results.
• Bring computational thinking to bear on Altos’ mission and challenges, ranging from modeling biological phenomena to supporting the research process and culture at Altos through computation and AI.
• Excitement about the Altos mission of investigating cellular rejuvenation programming to restore cell health and resilience.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computational Biology or related fields.
• Experience with machine learning and deep learning models applied to biological data.
• Strong understanding of machine learning concepts, including model training, generalization and optimization.
• Strong programming skills in R and Python.
• Experience with deep learning libraries such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.
• Working knowledge of cellular and molecular biology.
• Track record of analysis of -omics data (RNA expression, chromatin accessibility, DNA methylation, etc.).
• Bonus: Experience in cell health and rejuvenation related research area.
• Bonus: Proven track record in open-source software development, e.g., demonstrated by high-impact github repository.
• Bonus: Proven track record of high-caliber scientific work, e.g., demonstrated through publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

The job ranges for this position are: Scientist II £61,000 to £91,800