Job Description
The AI Research Scientist at the Allen Institute will be part of the Office of the CTO, focusing on high-risk, high-reward applications of AI in understanding biological systems. This role emphasizes developing and applying state-of-the-art AI/ML methods to analyze and interpret multimodal data for advancing health and disease research. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across the Allen Institute’s initiatives is central to this position.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deploy ML models to analyze complex biological systems.
- Work with diverse biological data types, including multi-omics, microscopy, imaging, and clinical datasets.
- Support open science initiatives through publishing, open-source contributions, and community standardization.
- Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and external partners to apply computational methods.
- Contribute to the development of engineering infrastructure to support AI/ML research.
- Participate in institute-wide initiatives to promote cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Qualifications
Required:
- PhD in Computer Science, Computational Biology, Statistics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Demonstrated experience designing and applying AI/ML models for large-scale biological data analysis.
Preferred:
- 1–7 years of experience developing ML methods.
- Strong publication record showcasing innovative scientific achievements.
- Expertise in Python-based ML tools (e.g., PyTorch, Jax, Pyro, NumPy, Pandas).
- Experience building pipelines for biological data preparation and ML model evaluation.
- Proficiency in data visualization and presenting findings to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to innovate in computational biology.
Additional Details
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Physical Requirements: Fine motor skills for operating office equipment.
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Work Arrangement: Hybrid role requiring residence and work within Washington State.
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Travel: Participation in national and international conferences.
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Relocation Assistance: Available.
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Work Visa Sponsorship: Provided.
Compensation and Benefits
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Annual Salary Range: $180,000 - $260,300, based on education, experience, and skills.
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Benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Basic life insurance.
- 401(k) plan.
- Paid time off.
Detailed benefits information can be found at: Allen Institute Benefits Guide.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Allen Institute is committed to fostering diversity and providing equal employment opportunities to all, regardless of age, gender, race, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.
Apply now to join a leading research institute leveraging AI to make transformative impacts in biology!