Postdoctoral Fellow

About the Opportunity

About the Institute:

Do you want to be part of an exciting new Institute focused on combining human and machine intelligence into working AI solutions?

We are building a pioneering research and innovation hub in AI-one that will shape the way humans and machines collaborate for decades to come. Led by Prof. Usama Fayyad, the Institute for Experiential AI is built around the challenges and opportunities made possible by human-machine collaboration. The Institute provides a framework to design, implement, and scale AI-driven technologies in ways that make a true difference to society. Our ability to respond to the opportunities afforded to society will depend on training and building a workforce that is AI-capable and prosperous.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline, degree, and campus.

The Culture:

Here at the Institute for Experiential AI (EAI) we are committed to the highest standards in all we do. Working at the EAI offers opportunities, an environment, and a culture that just isn't found together anywhere else. This is the right place for you if you're curious, motivated by the future of technology, and want to be part of a unique and diverse community that works on high-impact research, educational, business, and societal problems.

Job Summary:

Northeastern University's Institute for Experiential AI has established a position for a Postdoctoral Fellow with the AI and Life Sciences team. The Postdoctoral Fellow will be based out of the Boston campus, MA, conduct applied research, prepare work for submission to journal/conference publications, and contribute to extramural funding applications. This position has a three-year appointment, renewable yearly subject to availability of funding. The Postdoctoral Fellow will work on projects that will include applications of neural networks to the analysis of multi-omics data, models for predicting phenotypes using genotype data, biological data integration, etc. Participation in these projects will include scientific programming, data analysis, manuscript preparation, meeting with collaborators, etc.

In particular, the Postdoctoral Fellow hired for this position will work with Ayan Paul and Kelly Brock at EAI and is expected to develop AI algorithms for directed evolution of proteins with a combination of public and proprietary data, supervise Co-Op hires working on the same project, and collaborate with academic and industry partners of EAI. The Postdoctoral Fellow will actively collaborate on projects with the Computational Biology group led by Predrag Radivojac at Khoury College, Northeastern University. The position is expected to start by January 2025.

Minimum Requirements, Values, & Abilities:

• A Ph.D. (or expected award by December 2024) in computer science, computational biology, or bioinformatics by the appointment start date.
• A record of outstanding research, as evidenced by publications, software outputs, and other scholarly measures of impact.
• Strong demonstrable background in machine learning including published work. Must have demonstrable experience in building AI models for directed evolution of proteins and/or protein structure and function prediction.
• Must have 3+ experience in bioinformatics and/or biological data formats. Must have familiarity with protein bioinformatics (understanding of protein structure and function).
• Must have experience in research software development, FAIR data/open science, life sciences data systems, and analysis of various kinds of omics data (e.g., metabolomics, proteomics, genomics, transcriptomics, etc.).

Values & Abilities:

• We expect Postdoctoral Fellows to establish and advocate for best practices in scientific reproducibility of all results, and to promote the ethical use of data and algorithms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Respect for diversity and the importance of interdisciplinary teams.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, self-starter, and innovative thinker while at the same time being able to navigate multi-layered channels within a university setting and work across multiple projects.
• Team-player who can collaborate effectively in a university setting and with corporate partners. Open-minded, assertive, and professional when collaborating and working within our team and with other groups within Northeastern University.

Required Documents:

Please submit the following documents in a single Word/PDF document along with your application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume (Please include contact information of referees for at least three letters of reference)
• A few samples of your Research Papers/Articles Research Statement. The research statement should not exceed 2 pages. A reference cited section can be appended following the research statement and does not count toward the page limit. Please use 11- or 12-point size and a standard font. Page margins should be 1 inch or greater. Please address the following: Describe your research and how it has contributed to your field. What future directions do you anticipate for your research? Who are your primary collaborators and what are your experiences with industrial collaborations?

Job Duties:
Co-develop, collaboratively lead and participate in research projects that advance scientific knowledge and solve relevant societal and industrial problems. Participation in these projects will include supervising/mentoring, graduate or undergraduate students, scientific programming, data analysis, manuscript preparation, meeting with collaborators, etc. (90%)

Represent the university in conferences, seminars, and other public events.(5%)

Other assignments as deemed necessary. (5%)

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.


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