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Original Job Post

Karius · 2 days ago

Director, Computational Biology

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy - Spearhead the computational biology and data science team towards achieving critical innovation aligned with Karius' strategic goals. Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, continuous learning, and constructive feedback among the team members. Ensure all projects have clear, well-motivated, measurable goals aligned with leadership’s long-term objectives.

Research & Development - Lead substantial method development projects, contributing to the development of advanced mathematical constructs, particularly in probabilistic modeling. Work closely with medical experts and integrate domain knowledge to drive the development and improvement of analytical methodologies, with an eye towards improving care for people suffering from infectious diseases. Engage in rigorous data-driven planning, risk and benefits assessment, and goal-setting to ensure the successful execution of analytics projects.

Innovation & Execution. Drive the development and publication of methodological innovations that contribute to our core product and support extending the application of the core technology and its application beyond infectious disease diagnostics. Demonstrate unparalleled ability in analyzing and interpreting microbial cell-free DNA signals, delivering accurate, reliable, and actionable analytical results.

Communication & Collaboration - Develop partnerships across teams and departments at Karius, as well as outside of Karius, and across both industry and academia. Engage actively with multiple departments, playing a catalytic role at the intersection of computational biology, machine learning, and domain-specific challenges. Present findings, share knowledge and communicate complex ideas effectively to various stakeholders, ensuring alignment and understanding across the board. Maintain a track record of publications, talks, and posters, showcasing Karius' groundbreaking work in reputable scientific forums, promoting and developing team members to demonstrate leadership in the ongoing communication of our results. Deeply engage in mentorship, fostering the growth of individual team members and nurturing a collaborative environment.

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Team ManagementComputational BiologyProbabilistic ModelingMachine LearningMathematical ToolsProblem-SolvingCommunicationStatisticsGeneticsBiological FieldComputational Aspect

Required

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Statistics, Genetics, or a related field, with a solid track record of publications in reputable venues that demonstrate significant method development capabilities.

7+ years of industry experience leading the development of cutting-edge computational and analytical methods aimed at deriving critical or novel insights from advanced molecular data, including but not limited to next-generation sequencing data. Significant innovation surrounding the derivation of biological insights and complex mechanisms of the microbiome in particular would be advantageous.

3+ years of experience in leading a senior team of scientists and computational biologists with a strong academic background, as well as complex multi-disciplinary core teams

Proficient in probabilistic modeling, machine learning algorithms, and other mathematical tools.

Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to present complex ideas clearly and effectively to leading scientific communities and, within the industry setting, leadership teams.

Preferred

Post-doc experience in statistics, computational biology, genetics, or biological field with a strong computational aspect, while not required, would be considered as a significant advantage.

Company

Karius

Karius delivers genomic insights into infectious diseases, helping clinicians make critical, life-saving treatment decisions.

Founded in 2014

Redwood City, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://kariusdx.com

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