AI Scientist for Aging Biology & Imaging

Buck Institute for Research on Aging; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) employer contribution

Student debt repayment option

Job summary

The Buck Institute for Research on Aging in Novato, California, is seeking a Data Scientist / AI Scientist to advance aging biology using AI, imaging, and foundation models. You will join a multidisciplinary team applying cutting-edge AI to biological questions and large-scale imaging data.

Responsibilities include developing AI methods, analyzing imaging datasets, and collaborating with experimental and computational researchers to translate data into biological insights and potential

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in CS, data science, AI, or related quantitative field.
• Strong experience in computer vision, image analysis, and deep learning.
• Experience with research collaboration in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply advanced AI and machine learning methods to aging biology questions.
• Design, build, and optimize computational approaches for large-scale image and biological data analysis.
• Build and apply models in computer vision, image recognition, segmentation, deep learning, generative AI, diffusion models, and multimodal or foundation-model approaches.
• Analyze complex imaging datasets and extract biologically meaningful patterns and insights.
• Collaborate closely with experimental and computational researchers to integrate AI methods with biological research.
• Contribute to design of new research directions at intersection of AI, imaging, and aging biology.
• Foster a collaborative and intellectually engaged research environment.

Skills

Computer vision

Image recognition

Segmentation

Deep learning

Generative AI

Diffusion models

Multimodal models

Programming

Quantitative analysis

Collaborative research

Education

BS/MS/PhD in CS/Data Science/AI or related field

Job description

The Buck Institute for Research on Aging in Novato, California, is seeking a Data Scientist / AI Scientist to advance aging biology using AI, imaging, and foundation models. You will join a multidisciplinary team applying cutting-edge AI to biological questions and large-scale imaging data.

Responsibilities include developing AI methods, analyzing imaging datasets, and collaborating with experimental and computational researchers to translate data into biological insights and potential