Cellular Intelligence | formerly Somite AI · 3 months ago
Senior/Principal Computational Biologist
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $225K/yr
3+ years expCellular Intelligence, formerly Somite AI, is a venture-backed company aiming to become the OpenAI of stem cell biology, developing AI foundation models for human stem cells. As a Senior Computational Biologist, you will create pipelines and perform research over large-scale single-cell datasets, contributing to groundbreaking cell replacement technologies.
Biotechnology
Responsibilities
Drive new research directions at the interface of bioinformatics and AI-powered stem cell biology
Develop and optimize computational biology pipelines for preprocessing, analysis, modeling and interpretation of high-dimensional transcriptomic data
Stay at the forefront of computational biology, keeping up with state-of-the-art techniques in developmental biology, single-cell multi-modal analysis and spatial transcriptomics
Operate autonomously in a fast-moving startup, helping shape Cellular Intelligence’s computational biology roadmap
Mentor and provide technical guidance to team members, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across disciplines
Collaborate closely with other computational biologists, machine learning researchers, and software engineers to build robust, scalable solutions
Qualification
Required
PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field
3+ years of experience analyzing large-scale genomic and transcriptomic datasets, such as single cell RNA-seq and spatial omics
Solid computational and statistical skills, with demonstrated experience in high-dimensional biological data analysis
Strong programming skills and experience developing robust products, preferably in Python
Passion for data-driven biology and its potential to transform healthcare
Preferred
Strong domain knowledge in developmental biology or stem cell research (highly advantageous)
2+ years of experience in non-academic industry setting
Prior experience in a startup or fast-paced environment
Experience in machine learning, and and developing models over biological data
Strong publication record in top journals
Benefits
Take a technical leadership role with a mission-driven company with the potential to significantly impact the lives of millions
Work alongside a talented and passionate team at the forefront of AI and cellular biology
Contribute to the development of groundbreaking therapies that address significant unmet medical needs
Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible work options
Company
Cellular Intelligence | formerly Somite AI
Cellular Intelligence is an AI-native TechBio company building the first universal virtual cell- signaling model to decode and control the complex language of cells.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Cliff Tabin
Co-Founder
Olivier Pourquie
Co-Founder
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