Machine Learning Research Scientist - Hsu & Konermann Lab
Arc InstitutePalo Alto, California, United States
Posted August 12, 2025
168000 - 207500 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Arc Institute is a non-profit scientific institution headquartered in Palo Alto, California. It partners with Stanford University, UCSF, and UC Berkeley to conduct curiosity-driven basic science and technology development, focusing on complex diseases like cancer, neurodegeneration, and immune dysfunction. Arc's distinctive approach involves betting on people rather than projects, enabling long-term research agendas and accelerating scientific progress for patient impact.
Job Description
The Arc Institute is seeking a Machine Learning Research Scientist to join their Hsu and Konermann Labs. The role focuses on advancing generative AI in genomics and cell biology, specifically for DNA foundation models (Evo, Evo 2). It involves developing ML models for data analysis, applying computational biology, and contributing to Institute-wide research initiatives.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genetics/Genomics
- 0-5 years of industry/academia experience post degree
- Hands-on experience with training and evaluating the performance of machine learning models
- High competency with Python, bash, and standard deep learning frameworks
- Experience with Linux, git/GitHub, Docker, and Jupyter/RMarkdown notebooks
- Appreciation for how choices in experimental design affect the data analysis process
- Enjoy working collaboratively and cross-functionally with experimental scientists
