AI Data Scientist-Furman lab
Buck Institute
- Novato, California, United States
- Novato, California, United States
À propos
AI Data Scientist / Agentic AI Engineer
to join a collaborative research team focused on aging, computational biology, multi-omics, and translational data science.
This position is ideal for a creative, technically outstanding individual with a Master’s degree or equivalent experience who has demonstrated excellence through high-impact projects, awards, hackathons, publications, startup experience, open-source contributions, or other evidence of exceptional technical ability. Candidates should be deeply fluent in large language models, agentic AI systems, modern software engineering practices, and scalable approaches for harmonizing and modeling large, complex datasets.
Key Responsibilities 1. Develop AI‑enabled systems for large‑scale data harmonization and modeling The candidate will help design, build, and implement computational systems that support the organization, harmonization, modeling, and interpretation of large biomedical datasets. Responsibilities include:
Developing agentic AI workflows to support data curation, quality control, documentation, and analysis
Designing LLM‑powered tools to help harmonize large datasets across cohorts, studies, institutions, and assay platforms
Building pipelines to extract, standardize, and validate metadata and data dictionaries
Creating systems to support multi‑modal data integration across omics, clinical, demographic, imaging, and functional datasets
Developing scalable approaches for identifying patterns, inconsistencies, and missing information across large datasets
Supporting model development for prediction, classification, clustering, and biological interpretation
Prototyping AI tools that improve research productivity, reproducibility, and scientific discovery
2. Apply LLMs, agentic AI, and modern machine learning approaches to biomedical research
Building workflows using large language models, retrieval‑augmented generation, vector databases, tool‑calling agents, and automated reasoning systems
Designing AI agents capable of interacting with structured and unstructured scientific data
Developing systems that assist with literature mining, data annotation, hypothesis generation, and biological interpretation
Evaluating the performance, limitations, and reliability of AI‑enabled tools in biomedical research contexts
Supporting responsible, reproducible, and well‑documented use of AI in federally funded research
Collaborating with bioinformaticians and domain experts to translate research needs into functional computational tools
3. Support large‑scale data science and computational biology projects
Transcriptomics, including single‑cell and bulk RNA‑seq
Proteomics
Metabolomics
Epigenetics and biological aging clocks
Clinical and phenotypic datasets
Survey data
Integrative multi‑omics
Dimensionality reduction and clustering
Classification methods and predictive modeling
Drug repurposing
Network analysis and pathway enrichment
Computer vision and feature extraction, as applicable
4. Collaborate across interdisciplinary teams
Translating scientific goals into computational tools and workflows
Participating in project meetings and presenting technical progress
Creating clear documentation, diagrams, and technical specifications
Supporting manuscript preparation, grant writing, figure generation, and reporting
Working with diverse teams to improve data transfer, management, and analysis systems
Helping establish best practices for AI‑assisted data science in biomedical research
Qualifications Required Education and Experience
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent professional, entrepreneurial, or technical experience will also be considered
Demonstrated experience building AI, data science, machine learning, or software engineering systems
Strong proficiency in
Python
Experience using large language models, AI APIs, or LLM‑based developer tools
Experience with modern software engineering practices, version control, testing, documentation, and collaborative development
Ability to work independently, rapidly prototype solutions, and solve ambiguous technical problems
Required Skills
Strong practical experience with large language models and AI‑assisted workflows
Interest or experience in agentic AI, tool‑calling agents, retrieval‑augmented generation, vector search, or automated workflow orchestration
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
Ability to design systems for organizing, harmonizing, and modeling large datasets
Comfort working with structured and unstructured data
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Strong attention to detail and commitment to reproducibility
Ability to collaborate with both technical and non‑technical team members
High degree of creativity, initiative, and intellectual curiosity
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of exceptional technical achievement, such as hackathon wins, awards, competitive programming, startup experience, open‑source contributions, publications, deployed products, or other high‑impact projects
Experience with biomedical, healthcare, clinical, or omics data
Experience with APIs, cloud platforms, Docker, databases, or scalable data systems
Experience with vector databases, embeddings, RAG systems, or AI agent frameworks
Experience with Python‑based data science libraries and machine learning frameworks
Familiarity with data harmonization, metadata standards, ontologies, or research data repositories
Experience working in fast‑paced startup, academic, or highly collaborative environments
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range:
$60,000–$75,000 , commensurate with experience
Full‑time position
Exciting, collaborative work environment at the forefront of aging research, AI, and computational biology
Opportunity to help build AI‑enabled systems for large‑scale biomedical discovery
Generous benefits package, including:
Health insurance
Paid parental leave
Generous paid time off
401(k) with 5% employer match
Work visa sponsorship may be available for qualified candidates
About the Buck Institute Our success will ultimately change healthcare. At the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, we aim to end the threat of age‑related diseases for this and future generations by bringing together the most capable and passionate scientists from a broad range of disciplines to identify and impede the ways in which we age.
The Buck is an independent, nonprofit institution located in Marin County, California, with the goal of increasing human healthspan, or the healthy years of life. Globally recognized as a pioneer and leader in efforts to target aging – the number one risk factor for diseases including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, cancer, macular degeneration, heart disease, and diabetes – the Buck seeks to help people live better longer.
We are an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an atmosphere where diversity of identity, experience, and background are welcomed, valued, and supported. Candidates who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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