Fisheries biologist Jobs in New York, NY

Job Description

Job Description

The Role

Join our team and help build the world's first biological reasoning model. Work with us to build generative foundational models that decode biological systems across scales - from molecules to organisms - enabling us to predict, understand, and program living systems in ways never before possible.

Output is currently in stealth, operated by a team of repeat founders and biotech veterans with multiple exits in AI x Bio, and backed by top-tier VCs including Y Combinator.

As a Senior Computational Biologist, you'll work alongside members of our research team and our founders to develop AI systems capable of complex biological reasoning across multiple scales.

You will develop machine learning methods to extend our predictive and generative platform

You will design and execute computational pipelines to validate and prioritized de novo generated molecules using state of the art tools

You will use your deep understanding of biology to design novel therapeutics for hard-to-target proteins with our generative models

You will analyze and integrate large-scale biological datasets

Your work will directly impact the development of our biologically-aware AI platform, transforming the landscape of medicine

Make a real tangible impact on millions of lives by pushing the boundaries of AI in biology.

Who We're Looking For

You have a PhD in a biological field and strong programming skills in Python

You have experience with computational biology tools such as structure prediction, molecular docking and virtual screening

You have experience working with Protein or Chemical Language Models

You like to work collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment

You are passionate about using data science to unlock the secrets of biology

You exhibit a proactive approach to problem-solving, thinking beyond the specific task, taking ownership of challenges, and pride in solving them

You have a mature mindset in ambiguous situations, helping to frame questions and seek clarity while making decisions in the face of uncertainty

You have excellent communication skills and can clearly articulate complex technical concepts

Bonus Points

You have hands-on experience building AI / ML using PyTorch and Lightning

You have experience with cloud computing platforms like AWS

You have hands-on biology laboratory experience

You have contributed to peer-reviewed publications in computational biology

You have knowledge of machine learning techniques applied to biological data

Our Values

❤️ Heart : We foster a culture of ownership. We are assembling a team of individuals who are passionate and take pride in their contributions.

🏆 Excellence : We have an unwavering commitment to excellence and continuously challenge ourselves to reach the highest standards.

🚀 Practicality : We value practicality and results-oriented thinking. We are committed to making a tangible impact on the lives of patients and the broader community.

📣 Honesty : We place a high value on honesty and directness. We firmly believe in addressing issues as they arise, in an open and transparent manner.

🎮 Fun : We believe that life is too short to not have fun. Our goal is to create a workplace that is fun, engaging, rewarding and fulfilling.

What We Offer

We encourage new and different ideas, creativity and contrarian thinking

Healthy feedback focused environment to help you strive - leadership will have high expectations, regularly share constructive feedback, support you and help you grow, and welcome receiving feedback and ideas from you

You own your day-to-day management. What we care about is that we all hit our milestones

Competitive salary and equity in a growing, well-funded startup

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage

Compensation Range : $150K - $250K