Computational Physicist for AI-Driven Therapeutics

Pantera Capital; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Tabula is an AI-first therapeutics company focusing on phage-bacteria interactions. We are hiring a Research Scientist to build computational and physics-based modeling core, run large-scale simulations, and validate models with experimental data in close collaboration with wet lab scientists.

The role emphasizes quantitative reasoning, rigorous experimentation, and a fast feedback loop from model to potential clinical impact.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics or related quantitative field, or equivalent research experience.
• Strong background in numerical methods, large-scale simulation, and dynamical systems modelling.
• Fluency in Python; familiarity with PyTorch is a plus.
• Experience with HPC environments and scientific computing.

Responsibilities

• Develop physics-based theoretical and computational models of phage–bacteria infection dynamics.
• Design and run large-scale numerical simulations and validate against experimental data.
• Analyze data to infer physical parameters and constrain models.
• Collaborate closely with wet-lab scientists to connect models to real-world outcomes.
• Help define research roadmap and best practices for experimentation and reproducibility.

Skills

PhD in Physics

Numerical methods

Large-scale simulation

Python

PyTorch

Research judgment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in Physics or closely related field

Tools

PyTorch

High-performance computing

Job description

Tabula is an AI-first therapeutics company focusing on phage-bacteria interactions. We are hiring a Research Scientist to build computational and physics-based modeling core, run large-scale simulations, and validate models with experimental data in close collaboration with wet lab scientists.

The role emphasizes quantitative reasoning, rigorous experimentation, and a fast feedback loop from model to potential clinical impact.