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(Senior) Scientist, Computational Neuroscience

Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
Location
Cambridge, MA USA
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Research/Discovery
Salary
$132,000 - $259,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • MSc or PhD in Computational Neuroscience, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, AI/ML, or a related field
  • 2+ years of full-time industry or postdoctoral experience (5+ years for MSc)
  • Strong experience with computational modeling of neural systems
  • Hands-on experience applying machine learning or statistical methods to complex time-series data
  • Proficiency in Python and scientific computing libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, Pandas)
  • Familiarity with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
What the job really is

The (Senior) Scientist, Computational Neuroscience role at FL119 involves developing scalable computational pipelines for biophysical modeling and utilizing machine learning techniques on large-scale neural datasets. The position requires collaboration with a cross-functional team to shape the technical roadmap and evaluate modeling approaches. Candidates will work in a creative and unstructured environment, focusing on the intersection of AI and experimental biology.

Benefits
  • Healthcare coverage
  • Annual incentive program
  • Retirement benefits
  • Broad range of other benefits
Things to weigh
  • Salary range is broad ($132,000 - $259,000) and depends on various factors
  • Role requires on-site engagement, which may not suit all candidates
  • Position is in a high-ambiguity R&D environment, which may be challenging for some
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