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Allen Institute · 17 hours ago

Scientist I - ML/AI Algorithms for Multimodal Foundational Models

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$92K/yr - $114K/yr

The Allen Institute is dedicated to advancing health and understanding the principles that govern life. They are seeking a Scientist I to design machine learning methods for integrating multimodal data to understand disease trajectories, particularly in the context of Alzheimer's disease.

Neuroscience

H1B Sponsored

Responsibilities

Develop modern machine learning algorithms to model disease progression from multimodal data (omics, neuropathology, MRI, genetic information, clinical histories)

Develop Bayesian statistical models of neurodegenerative progression

Evaluate models that can harmonize multiple cohort information

Develop causal models of disease progression

Stay at the forefront of advances in AI for multimodal disease progression modeling

Participate in a highly interactive and multidisciplinary environment

Publish/present findings in peer-reviewed journals/scientific conferences

Qualification

Deep Learning ArchitecturesBayesian modelingCausal modelsMultimodal data fusionCloud computingCommunicationTeam collaborationProject management

Required

Ph.D. in Computer Science, Applied Math, Engineering, Computational Neuroscience, Computational Biology, or related field, or equivalent combination of degree and experience

Experience working with recent Deep Learning Architectures/Foundational Models

Experience with Bayesian modeling and inference

Experience developing causal models

Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Preferred

Experience with current ML models such as score-based diffusion models, multimodal data fusion transformer architectures, or state-space models

Proficiency with cloud computing and with on-prem clusters

Strong publication track record

Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a highly collaborative environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Basic life insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Company

Allen Institute

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The Allen Institute is dedicated to answering some of the biggest questions in bioscience and accelerating research worldwide.

Founded in 2003

Seattle, Washington, USA

501-1000 employees

https://alleninstitute.org/

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