Forward Deployed Research Scientist (Biology)

Core responsibilities:

• Lead scientific research with partners to interpret advanced biological foundation models (genomic foundation models, ViTs, PLMs) to uncover what they've learned
• Own research delivery on high-stakes projects with customers and do whatever it takes to make delivery successful, including: problem and hypothesis definition, data sourcing, tool building, iteration, and implementation
• Translate research into tools for real-world applications in precision medicine, digital pathology, drug discovery, and more
• Work directly with customers to conduct original research in interpretability and computational biology

This role contributes to developing groundbreaking technology with a world-class team on the critical path to ensuring a safe and beneficial future for humanity by advancing humanity's understanding of AI to build safe and powerful AI systems.

Required skills and experience:

• PhD/MD or equivalent experience in biology, with a strong ML background and experience in computational biology or bioinformatics
• Deep familiarity with large models and a passion for understanding how they work
• Fluency in Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch
• Strong writing and communication skills for explaining complex ideas
• Drive to move quickly and take ownership

Market competitive salary, equity, and competitive benefits. The expected salary range for this position is $220,000 - $315,000 USD.