Senior Scientist, Computational Biology

Our Mission

Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can occur throughout life.

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Our Value

Our Single Altos Value: Everyone Owns Achieving Our Inspiring Mission.

Diversity at Altos

We believe that diverse perspectives are foundational to scientific innovation and inquiry. 

We are building a company where exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work side by side to advance a shared mission. 

Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. 

At Altos, we are all accountable for sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment.

What You Will Contribute To Altos

The Computational Innovation Hub at our Bay Area Institute of Science invites applications for junior-, mid- and senior- level scientist positions in our Computational Imaging Sciences group. 

• Contribute to a highly interdisciplinary and interactive team, and work closely with our experimental cores.
• Analyze multiple image modalities (fluorescence microscopy, electron microscopy).
• Develop pipelines for high throughput biological image processing and predictive modeling 
• Develop multi-modal machine learning models to fuse imaging and non imaging data
• Develop algorithms for model interpretability and imaging biomarkers discovery 
• Write and present work at scientific conferences.

Who You Are

Successful candidates will possess the following minimum qualifications. The level of the position will depend on the qualifications of the selected candidates. 

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Computer Science, or related discipline plus 6+ years of experience in an academic or industry setting.
• Track record of publications in the field of machine learning applied to biological data
• Proficient in Python and relevant ML libraries: (TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Strong verbal and written scientific communication skills.
• Flexible, collaborative, and inclusive team player, open to diverse perspectives.
• Innovative and creative mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for image analysis.
• Experience using cloud computing and high performance computing.

The salary range for Redwood City, CA:

• Senior Scientist I: $202,000 - $270,000

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

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What We Want You To Know

We are a culture of collaboration and scientific freedom, and we believe in the values of diversity, inclusion and belonging to inspire innovation.

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Altos currently requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to legally required exemptions (e.g., due to a medical condition or sincerely-held religious belief).

Thank you for your interest in Altos Labs where we strive for a culture of scientific freedom, learning, and belonging.

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