Convergent Research · 20 hours ago
Machine Learning Scientist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$131K/yr - $175K/yr
3+ years expConvergent Research is a Focused Research Organization dedicated to making connectomics scalable and cost-effective. They are seeking a creative and mission-driven Machine Learning Scientist to develop and deploy novel methods for transforming large-scale light microscopy data into discoverable synaptic connectivity information, while collaborating closely with scientists and domain experts.
BiotechnologyLife ScienceNon Profit
Responsibilities
Develop, implement, and evaluate scalable pipelines for synapse detection and partner assignment in large-scale optical connectomics datasets, integrating morphological and protein labeling information
Collaborate with wet lab scientists and domain experts to develop methods for detecting and classifying cellular and synaptic subtypes
Take ownership of structuring and organizing connectivity data into well-defined data models, and building developer-facing tooling to maximize the long-term usability, accessibility, and impact of generated connectivity data
Assist in any ML-adjacent image processing needs that may arise during scaling of the processing and analysis pipeline (e.g. image volume registration, multimodal feature extraction, label-free prediction etc.)
Collaborate closely with users and stakeholders to deliver clear, accurate, and actionable connectivity information
Partner with wet lab, microscopy, and computational teams to optimize data analysis workflows and inform data acquisition strategies
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in computer science, machine learning, applied math, computational biology or a related field in science and/or engineering or Ph.D.-equivalent publication history
3-5 years of relevant work or research experience, with strong history of independent and autonomous execution of novel ML solutions
Strong background in computer vision and applying ML tools to the analysis of large microscopy data sets
Experience with software engineering best practices (e.g. version control, code reviews, etc)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, record keeping ability, and attention to detail
Preferred
Experience with large scale connectomics datasets, tools, and database infrastructure (e.g. Neuroglancer, CATMAID, CAVE)
Familiarity with distributed processing frameworks for large-scale volumetric data (e.g. Dask, Daisy, Volara)
Experience with Python-based ML libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Gunpowder
Experience developing database APIs and data services (e.g. PostgreSQL, Neo4j, BigTable), as well as user-facing data visualization tools (e.g. Dash, Plotly, D3)
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance through a PPO plan; parental leave
Generous time off + paid holidays
Ample healthy and energizing food including daily lunches
Wellness allowance for fitness and wellness activities
401k match: up to 6% of base salary
Company
Convergent Research
Convergent Research is a focused research organization for conducting non-profit science projects and research.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.97MKey Investors
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
2023-01-01Grant· $1.97M
Leadership Team
Adam Marblestone
Chief Executive Officer
Anastasia Gamick
Cofounder & Chief Operating Officer
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