Data Scientist

About The Position

We are seeking an innovative Data Scientist with a strong background in deep learning to join our multidisciplinary team of bioinformaticians, biologists,

statisticians, and machine learning engineers.

In this role, you will lead efforts to develop cutting-edge algorithms and tools that unlock insights from complex biological and clinical datasets, contributing to advancements in understanding disease mechanisms and improving healthcare outcomes.

This role combines a focus on research, algorithm development, and real-world applications to address challenges across a wide range of diseases.

Responsibilities
Develop and implement deep learning algorithms to analyze high-dimensional molecular and clinical datasets.
Collaborate with biologists and bioinformaticians to uncover insights into disease mechanisms and progression.
Drive innovation by exploring data-driven approaches to solve diverse challenges across various diseases.
Contribute to building predictive models and tools that support evidence-based decision-making in biomedical research.
Lead or contribute to the integration of deep learning techniques into the team’s analytical pipeline.
Requirements
Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
3+ years of experience applying deep learning to real-world problems, preferably in life sciences or healthcare.
Proven experience in deep learning algorithms and techniques
Strong programming skills in Python and R: Python: Pandas, Numpy, SciPy, PyTorch, etc; R: dplyr, caret, xgboost, Bioconductor, etc
Experience working with biological or clinical datasets is a plus.
Experience in model development, validation, and deployment.
Experience with version control systems (Git)
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary setting, communicating and collaborating with biology, statistics, and ML engineering experts.
Passion for leveraging data science to advance our understanding of human health and disease.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Team player and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary work environment.