Scientist I: Neuromodulation Data Integrator

alleninstitute; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

The Allen Institute seeks a Scientist I – Neuromodulation Anatomy: Multimodal Data Integration to map neuromodulatory cell types in the mouse brain. You will integrate transcriptomic, morphological, and connectivity data and apply ML methods to multimodal analyses.

You will collaborate with experimental and computational teams, lead multimodal integration, and share foundational datasets with the community. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship may be available.

Qualifications

• PhD in Genomics, Neuroscience, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field; or equivalent combination of degree and experience
• High proficiency in one or more high-level programming languages (e.g. Python, and R)
• Strong grounding in mathematical and statistical methods
• Deep familiarity with agentic workflows for data analysis

Responsibilities

• Lead a research project to establish foundational knowledge of mammalian neuromodulatory cell types
• Develop conceptual and quantitative frameworks for understanding multimodal data and cell type identity
• Conduct in-depth analyses and modeling of neuronal morphology using single neuron reconstructions
• Develop and apply methods to integrate transcriptomic, morphological, and connectivity data
• Collaborate with experimentalists and computational scientists to advance shared research goals
• Communicate project progress and present findings to internal stakeholders and the scientific community
• Help draft reports and manuscripts

Skills

Statistical methods

Data analysis

Programming concepts

Education

PhD in Genomics, Neuroscience, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

Python

R

Job description

The Allen Institute seeks a Scientist I – Neuromodulation Anatomy: Multimodal Data Integration to map neuromodulatory cell types in the mouse brain. You will integrate transcriptomic, morphological, and connectivity data and apply ML methods to multimodal analyses.

You will collaborate with experimental and computational teams, lead multimodal integration, and share foundational datasets with the community. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship may be available.