Lead Computational Biologist - Translational Data Science

Jobtailor; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a premier researcher to establish and lead a high-impact program at the intersection of mathematics, statistics, computer science, and data science for biology and health. The role encompasses advancing computational frameworks that fuse multimodal data, including genomics, proteomics, imaging, and spatiotemporalomics, with translational aims.

The successful candidate will develop innovative data-driven and knowledge-based methods for mechanistic discovery and clinical decision

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree required in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to conduct independent, transformative research.
• Strong publication record to attract external research funding.
• Compelling research vision bridging computational innovation with translational applications.
• Plan for fundraising from federal and other sources (philanthropy, foundations, etc.)
• Mentoring plan for postdocs and students at all levels
• Strong background in computational biology, statistics, machine learning/AI, or related field
• Passion for applying computational techniques to complex biological or medical problems

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a research program in applied mathematics, statistics, computer science, or data science focused on fundamental biological processes and human health
• Pioneer computational frameworks integrating multimodal biological and clinical data, including genomics, proteomics, phenomics, imaging, and spatiotemporalomics
• Develop and apply methods combining data-driven and knowledge-based approaches for mechanistic discovery and clinical decision support
• Collaborate with institute researchers and external partners to translate computational discoveries into healthcare applications
• Secure external funding and expand the research program
• Mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and undergraduate students
• Contribute to ISB's research and educational mission

Skills

Computational Biology

Machine Learning/AI

Data Science

Research Funding Acquisition

Mentoring Graduate Students

Collaboration

Education

Ph.D. or Equivalent

Tools

Computational Frameworks

Statistics

Job description

Jobtailor seeks a premier researcher to establish and lead a high-impact program at the intersection of mathematics, statistics, computer science, and data science for biology and health. The role encompasses advancing computational frameworks that fuse multimodal data, including genomics, proteomics, imaging, and spatiotemporalomics, with translational aims.

The successful candidate will develop innovative data-driven and knowledge-based methods for mechanistic discovery and clinical decision