AI Scientist, BioMedical AI
$150,000–$240,000 year
On-site · South San Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
The AI Scientist role at Xaira Therapeutics involves developing and applying foundation models to large-scale perturb-seq and single-cell datasets for uncovering new biological mechanisms and therapeutic opportunities. Responsibilities include designing and refining predictive models, building data processing pipelines, applying ML/AI methods to analyze cellular responses, collaborating with biologists, and publishing research outcomes. The position requires a PhD in a relevant field and strong expertise in single-cell data analysis, along with coding proficiency in Python and experience with machine learning frameworks.
Required Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent in Computational Biology, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or related discipline
- Strong expertise in single-cell data analysis, particularly perturb-seq
- Hands-on experience with foundation models or large-scale self-supervised learning (e.g., transformers, variational autoencoders)
- Strong coding skills in Python, ML frameworks (PyTorch/TensorFlow), and single-cell analysis tools (Scanpy, Seurat)
- Experience in developing scalable ML methods for large biological datasets
Desired Qualifications
- Background in causal inference, generative models, or representation learning for biological systems
- Familiarity with multi-omics integration and cross-modal foundation models
- Track record of impactful publications in computational biology, machine learning, or related fields
Additional Requirements
- Xaira Therapeutics does not accept agency resumes.
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