Senior Computational Biologist - Multimodal Omics & ML

Scorpion Therapeutics; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 167,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a senior computational biologist to lead research on multimodal biological profiling data in Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on developing integrative analyses and applying ML to connect perturbation readouts with disease states.

You will collaborate with industry and academic partners, presenting findings and guiding follow-up actions in team settings. A PhD with extensive post-graduate experience and strong Python/R skills are required.

Qualifications

• PhD in a quantitative field and 5+ years post-graduate experience.
• Advanced hands-on knowledge of R or Python for computational research.

Responsibilities

• Perform computational research and integrative analyses on multimodal biological profiling datasets to support early pipeline programs.
• Apply machine learning and advanced computational approaches to compare high-dimensional perturbation readouts to disease states and nominate new targets.
• Collaborate with external partners (industry, academia, NIH AMP) on novel computational and experimental approaches.
• Communicate findings and recommended actions in 1:1s, seminars, and team meetings.

Skills

R

Python

Computational research

Education

PhD in quantitative field

Job description

Scorpion Therapeutics is seeking a senior computational biologist to lead research on multimodal biological profiling data in Cambridge, MA. The role focuses on developing integrative analyses and applying ML to connect perturbation readouts with disease states.

You will collaborate with industry and academic partners, presenting findings and guiding follow-up actions in team settings. A PhD with extensive post-graduate experience and strong Python/R skills are required.