Lead Data Scientist - Academic / Biology Research

Talener; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in NYC is seeking a Lead Data Scientist to apply AI and ML in groundbreaking biological research. Candidates with a Ph.D. in a STEM field and strong publication records are encouraged to apply. This full-time position offers a competitive salary with top-tier benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Ph.D in STEM related field with expertise in ML and AI.
• Strong publication record in data science, particularly in biology.
• Experience in a research or academic environment.

Responsibilities

• Apply expertise in Machine Learning and AI to advance biological research.
• Lead a team of Machine Learning Engineers.
• Collaborate with renowned researchers on innovative projects.

Skills

Machine learning

AI

Deep learning

Data science

NLP

Education

Ph.D in STEM related field

Tools

Python

PyTorch

Job description

Lead Data Scientist - Academic / Biology Research

Lead Data Scientist - Academic / Biology Research

This range is provided by Talener. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$200,000.00/yr - $240,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Talener

Our client is a prestigious, private doctoral, postdoctoral, and academic research institution based in NYC. Their data team is seeking a Lead/Director Data Scientist who will partner with world-class researchers and labs working on innovative developments across multiple disciplines (biology, genetics, etc). This person will apply their expertise and best practices in AI, ML, and deep learning to various fields to advance break-through research.

Job Title: Director, Data Science

Location: Office in Manhattan. Candidates must be local to NYC and able to work onsite in Manhattan 5x per week.

Required Technology And Skills

• Ph.D in STEM related field, with expertise in Machine learning, AI, and/or Deep learning
• Strong publication record focused on data science, ideally in the context of solving biological problems
• Up-to-date knowledge of best practices and developments in the world of AI - including LLMs, generative models, deep learning, vision-language models, etc.
• Knowledge of deep learning tools such as Python, PyTorch, NLP, etc.
• Experience applying expertise in AI / Data science to advance research focused on new developments in biology, genetics, medicine, or similar discipline
• Ability to lead a team of Machine Learning Engineers

Additional Skills

• Prior work experience in a research or academic environment
• Expertise in AI/ML/Data science and applying it to biology
• Stable background with strong interest in joining a mission-driven organization

Salary: 200,000 - 240,000 base salary (based on experience), with top-tier benefits plan

If you are interested, please apply directly for immediate consideration or reach out to Andrew Zaloom at [e-mail] .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Research Services

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