Postdoctoral Researcher— Gut-Brain AI & Microbiome

UC Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Santa Barbara's CNSI invites applications for two Postdoctoral Researchers in machine learning and computational modeling. Work identifies pathways linking infant microbiome gut-brain axis to neurodevelopment and Autism Spectrum Disorder within the Wellcome Leap FORM initiative.

Researchers will develop statistical and dynamical models from metabolomic and metagenomic data, integrate AI-driven digital twins approaches, and collaborate across experiments and theory in a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Bioengineering, Ecology, or a related field required.
• Excellent statistical and/or causal inference skills.
• Experience with modeling and statistical analysis of metagenomic and metabelomic data.
• Coding fluency in Python for machine learning and statistical analyses.
• Strong background in ecological theory and modeling.
• Experience leading peer-reviewed publications and/or reports.

Skills

Python

Statistical inference

Metagenomic data analysis

Ecological modeling

Publications

Communication & collaboration

Education

PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Bioengineering, Ecology, or related field

Job description

UC Santa Barbara's CNSI invites applications for two Postdoctoral Researchers in machine learning and computational modeling. Work identifies pathways linking infant microbiome gut-brain axis to neurodevelopment and Autism Spectrum Disorder within the Wellcome Leap FORM initiative.

Researchers will develop statistical and dynamical models from metabolomic and metagenomic data, integrate AI-driven digital twins approaches, and collaborate across experiments and theory in a multidisciplinary