Scientist, Bioinformatics
Arc InstitutePalo Alto, California, United States
Posted October 29, 2025
112500 - 186500 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 Bioinformatics Scientist to join its Computational Technology Center. This role focuses on advancing the Virtual Cell Initiative through machine learning modeling to predict cellular states and identify therapeutic targets for complex diseases like neurodegeneration, cancer, and immunity. The company fosters a culture of scientific curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, or related quantitative field.
- Hands-on experience analyzing high-throughput sequencing datasets.
- High competency with Python, git/GitHub, and Linux.
- Ability to collaborate with wet-lab scientists.
- Strong statistical, mathematical, analytical, and data science skills.
