Research Engineer I / II- Theodoris Lab

The J David Gladstone Institutes; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 61,326 - 88,634; Full time

Job summary

The J David Gladstone Institutes in San Francisco is seeking an AI research engineer to develop innovative models for network biology and accelerate therapeutics discovery. You will collaborate with computational and experimental biologists and utilize state-of-the-art GPU infrastructure to push AI in biology forward.

Ideal candidates have a strong CS background, hands-on PyTorch and HPC experience, and a track record of AI model development with publications or code repos.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science required; MS in CS or ML beneficial.
• Advanced Python and Bash proficiency.
• Experience with PyTorch, GPU computing, Slurm, and GitHub.
• Hands-on AI model development with publications or code repositories.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel AI models for network biology.
• Collaborate with computational and experimental biologists.
• Use state-of-the-art GPU computing infrastructure.
• Publish and present work at conferences; contribute to a collaborative team.

Skills

Python programming

AI modeling

Education

B.S. in Computer Science

M.S. in Computer Science or Machine Learning beneficial

Tools

Python

Bash

PyTorch

GitHub

Slurm

GPU computing

HPC computing

Job description

Job Overview

ChristinaTheodoris,MD,PhD, leads a research laboratory at the Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease and Gladstone Institute of Data Science and Biotechnology. The lab develops foundational AI models using large‑scale biological data to understand gene‑network dynamics and accelerate the discovery of network‑correcting therapeutics. The laboratory is seeking an AI research engineer with a strong background in computer science and machine learning.

Responsibilities

The research engineer will develop novel AI models for network biology, collaborate with computational and experimental biologists, and use state‑of‑the‑art GPU computing infrastructure. The role includes publishing and presenting work at conferences and participating in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Computer Science (M.S. in Computer Science or Machine Learning highly beneficial)
• Advanced competency in Python and Bash
• Experience with PyTorch, GPU computing, HPC computing, Slurm, and GitHub
• Hands‑on experience developing AI models with relevant publications or code repositories

Application Requirements

• Curriculum vitae
• Cover letter with a brief statement of research background and future goals / interest in the lab
• Contact information for three references
• GitHub repository or other sample code demonstrating background in AI model development

Salary & Benefits

Research TechnologistI: $61,326–$71,185
Research TechnologistII: $75,504–$88,634
Benefits include competitive salary, generous medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid vacation, commuter benefits, and free shuttle transportation.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gladstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other non‑job related characteristic. We make all employment decisions so as to further this principle of equal employment.