Computational Single Cell Expert (Machine Learning)

Umbilical Life; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking a Single-Cell expert with strong Python programming skills to develop foundation models. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Bioinformatics or a similar field and deep expertise in ML applications for single cell analysis. This hybrid role in London allows for remote work for exceptional candidates and involves agile collaboration with engineering and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in translating needs to internal/external stakeholders.
• Several years of programming experience with a strong ML/AI focus.
• Publication record demonstrating deep single-cell expertise.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer requirements and deploy models to fit their needs.
• Work with ML engineers and commercial teams in an agile environment.

Skills

Python programming

ML tools and applications for single cell

Excellent communication

Education

PhD or MSc in Bioinformatics or similar

Job description

I am working with a software company developing foundation models with a focus on Multi-omics and Single cell, with a broad range of targets and biological applications.

This position is for a Single-Cell expert, who has ideally trained foundation models, and has a in-depth understanding of ML tools and applications used to fine-tune these models.

This position is for an excellent communicator, who's worked in an agile, fast-paced environment, since your role will be understanding customer requirements and deploying the company's model to fit their specific needs, working ML engineers and commercial teams.

This can also be a senior role, there are two openings in this team, title given depending on experience and seniority of candidate.

Your profile

• PHD, MSC, in Bioinformatics or similar
• Several years of Python programming, with an in-depth understanding of ML/AI applications used for single cell (foundation models)
• Excellent communicator with experience in translating needs to internal/external stakeholders
• Deep single cell expertise evidenced by publication record

This position is not specifically targeted at developers, but individuals who can train and fine-tune these models for biological applications.

Client location will be discussed on screening call- this position is hybrid in London/EU, can be remote for exceptional candidates.

Remote is used on ad for client confidentiality and to capture talent.

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