Job ID: 551812266
Job date: 2018-02-09
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Company : CyberCoders Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2018-02-09
End Date:
Company : CyberCoders Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
If you are a Machine Learning Scientist with 5+ years of experience, please read on! What You Will Be Doing: We are seeking a candidate with expertise in machine learning (ML) to develop and benchmark predictive algorithms based on proprietary biological data sets. Responsibilities:
Additional Info:
Top Reasons to Work with Us:
If you are a Machine Learning Scientist with 5+ years of experience, please read on! What You Will Be Doing: We are seeking a candidate with expertise in machine learning (ML) to develop and benchmark predictive algorithms based on proprietary biological data sets. Responsibilities:
- Develop predictive algorithms to support Neon's personalized neoantigen therapies
- Integrate novel algorithms into software that is used for personalized vaccine design and other clinical applications
- Benchmark performance according to internal and external ML algorithms/approaches
- Collaborate with diverse lab groups to build optimal experimental plans
- Develop and contribute to external collaborations and partnerships
- Liaise with lab scientists and software engineers as a project team member and provide expertise as a scientific resource
- At least five years of project-based work in the ML field; there is a preference for candidates with a Masters or Ph.D. in in electrical engineering, computer science, applied math, bioinformatics or related field; a proven track record of quality of work in this field is required.
- Fluency in Python with expertise in keras, pytorch, theano, or tensorflow
- Experience working with GPU in a cluster computing environment
- Ability to manage and customize cloud-based computing environments
- Project-based experience with deep learning (including CNNs and RNNs) and handling large, high-dimensional data sets
- Up-to-date knowledge of the fast-moving ML literature and familiarity with field leaders
- Contributions to the ML community via publication and/or blog posts, etc.
- Working understanding of basic biology
- Eagerness to learn about oncology, cancer genomics, and immunology
- Proven track record of working in a team environment with scientists of diverse backgrounds
- Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to translate and communicate complex computational results for scientists of diverse backgrounds
- Familiarity with protein biophysics, x-ray crystallography, and/or molecular dynamics
- Experience in genomics and interpretation of next-generation sequencing data
- A working knowledge of SQL and/or experience with non-relational/alternative databases
- Experience with basic statistical inference methods
Requeriments :
- M.Sc. or higher Degree in Bioinformatics
- M.Sc. or higher Degree in Computer Science
- Master's Degree in Engineering
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Top Reasons to Work with Us:
- Based in Cambridge, MA, we are a rapidly-growing biotech startup.
- We have raised over $125 million in funding to help propel us in our journey to beat cancer.
- You will get the chance to work on exciting, life-changing projects.