Postdoctoral Researcher, Zhou Lab

Arc Institute

Palo Alto, CA, United States
Base: $80,000 minimum; bonus/equity: not specified...
On-site
Single-cell epigenomic modeling
High-throughput single-cell multiomic technologies
Computational models for gene regulation
Arc Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Zhou Lab, focusing on machine learning applications in genomics and cell biology. The role emphasizes collaboration, independent research, and the development of computational models to enhance understanding of gene regulation

Job Summary

  • The Zhou Lab is seeking motivated applicants with expertise in single-cell epigenomic modeling to advance the state-of-the-art in generative AI applied to biology.
  • This role offers a unique opportunity to develop ML models for biological data, contribute to high-impact scientific discoveries, and shape the future of computational biology.
  • Post-docs will be encouraged to lead independent projects, present at conferences, and prepare for long-term careers in academia or industry.

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Arc Institute is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for the Zhou Lab, focusing on machine learning applications in genomics and cell biology. The role emphasizes collaboration, independent research, and the development of computational models to enhance understanding of gene regulation.

Salary

Base: $80,000 minimum; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • single-cell epigenomic modeling
  • high-throughput single-cell multiomic technologies
  • computational models for gene regulation
  • generative AI applied to biology
  • ML models for biological data
  • novel ML architectures
  • interpretability techniques

Nice-to-have

  • AI for genomics and biological design
  • DNA sequence to function models
  • genome language models
  • single-cell foundation models

Key Requirements

  • Doctorate (MD, PhD)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Independent thinker and collaborative team player

Work Rights

Not specified

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