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Senior Data Scientist, CompBio

Insitro · South San Francisco, CA · On-site

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About Insitro

At insitro, we are building a different kind of drug company to bring better drugs faster to the patients who can benefit most. Through the power of machine learning (ML) and data at scale, we decode the complexities of biology to unlock transformative new... Backed by SoftBank VF, a16z and GV.

About the role

State-of-the-art technologies that measure multiple cellular aspects of in vitro biology are at the heart of insitro's efforts to accelerate drug development. Computational biology is key to elucidating the relationship between these phenotypes and human disease and translating them into actionable outcomes.

What they're looking for

  • Education & Tenure: Ph.D. in computational biology, systems biology, bioengineering, computer science, machine learning, or a related discipline, with 3+ years of working experience post-graduation
  • Data Modality Depth: Hands-on experience with diverse data modalities, including at least one of the following: single-cell RNA-seq, fluorescence microscopy, spatial proteomics or transcriptomics, or label-free microscopy
  • Statistical Foundation: Deep understanding of statistical modeling and data analysis, with a demonstrated ability to rigorously interpret complex datasets and generate mechanistic hypotheses
  • Biological Grounding: An understanding of molecular biology or disease biology (e.g., neurological, cardiovascular, or metabolic disorders)
  • Programming Skills: Strong programming ability and proficiency with Python scientific packages such as NumPy and pandas
  • Publication Record: Meaningful contributions to high-quality work published in relevant computational biology, systems biology, life sciences, or biomedical venues
More about this role

State-of-the-art technologies that measure multiple cellular aspects of in vitro biology are at the heart of insitro's efforts to accelerate drug development. Computational biology is key to elucidating the relationship between these phenotypes and human disease and translating them into actionable outcomes.

We are looking for a computational biologist with expertise across diverse data modalities, including deep experience in either omics or imaging readouts, a strong understanding of cell and disease biology, and fluency with state-of-the-art analysis techniques. Your expertise will help the team navigate the complexities of identifying therapeutic targets from diverse data, elucidating biological mechanisms, and championing a culture of statistical rigor and experimental design to ensure our analyses meet the highest scientific standards.

In this role, you will directly impact target prioritization and drug development efforts, advance our understanding of diseases, and aid the development of new treatments. You will be part of a cross-functional team of life scientists, data scientists, bioengineers, software engineers, and machine learning scientists who strive to identify...

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