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Buck Institute for Research on Aging · 2 days ago

Postdoctoral Researcher - Age Rejuvenation Screening & Data Analysis

positionNovato, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$80K/yr - $100K/yr

The Buck Institute for Research on Aging is dedicated to extending human healthspan by addressing the biological mechanisms of aging. They are seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in microscopy-based image processing and data analysis to develop analytical tools for high-throughput screening efforts.

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Responsibilities

Translate biological questions into analytical strategies
Build and maintain image-analysis pipelines (deep learning and classical methods)
Work with multiple data modalities, including compound-library databases and phenotypic profiling datasets
Support small-molecule screens, cell-painting-based phenotyping, and high-content imaging workflows
Contribute to automation of data acquisition and experimental design

Qualification

BioinformaticsImage processingPythonData analysisDeep learningLaboratory automationRobotic systemsWindows proficiencyLinux proficiencyProgramming in RCommunication skillsTime management

Required

PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field
Experience with biological image processing and automated/pipeline-based image analysis
Proficiency in Python and common scientific/imaging libraries
Strong data analysis, database, and biostatistics skills
Windows and Linux proficiency
Demonstrated research portfolio or publication record
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong time-management skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred

Experience with data from high-throughput small-molecule screens
Experience with laboratory automation and robotic systems
Microscopic phenotypic profiling or cell-painting experience
Deep-learning tools (CNNs for object detection, instance segmentation, embeddings)
GUI development in Python (e.g., Flask, Voila)
Pathway analysis or knowledge-graph-based approaches
Programming in R
Experience with programmatic prompting of large language models

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid parental leave
Childcare assistance
Generous vacation/sick leave
401(k) with 5% employer match

Company

Buck Institute for Research on Aging

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Novato’s Buck Institute is the largest independent scientific institute in the Bay Area.
dateFounded in 1999
location
Novato, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.buckinstitute.org/

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$3.5M
Key Investors
National Institutes of Health
2023-09-11Grant· $3.5M

Leadership Team

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Simon Melov
Professor
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