Job Description

Computational Biology / Data Engineering Position

At Epistemic AI, we are a mission-oriented team devoted to reducing patient suffering by accelerating access to information in Life Sciences. Our diverse team includes biologists who code and engineers who understand biology, working together with equal respect for both domains. We utilize and develop state-of-the-art AI solutions to enhance scientific research and knowledge discovery. We collaborate directly with leading scientists and institutions to create tools that meaningfully accelerate research.

About the Role

We're looking for someone who bridges biology, data, and programming. You might be:

• A bioinformatician who's experienced coding but doesn't consider yourself a professional engineer.
• An experienced data engineer who's passionate about working on biological problems
• A make-your-own-adventure kind of person who can get the job done

You'll be part of a balanced team that includes both biological and technical expertise all working together towards a common goal.

This is a fully remote position open to candidates worldwide, with the expectation that you'll be available to collaborate during Eastern Time (ET) morning hours.

What You'll Do

• Help design systems that connect biomedical data in meaningful ways, including building knowledge models of specific disease mechanisms
• Collaborate with domain scientists to understand their research needs and create integrated views of data across multiple modalities
• Transform biological datasets into useful, structured formats while developing AI tools to help scientists discover non-obvious connections
• Develop and apply AI approaches to answer complex scientific questions, including training specialized language models on biomedical literature
• Work with cutting-edge AI models for data processing and engineering, applying large language models to extract structured information from scientific texts
• Learn about and implement the latest AI techniques for knowledge discovery, building AI systems that can reason over biomedical knowledge
• Work with a team that values both scientific accuracy and technical implementation while improving how research findings connect to existing knowledge
• Contribute to a platform that scientists actually find valuable

Qualifications

We value your background and perspective more than specific technical skills. You'll likely have:

For Those Coming from Biology:

• Degree in Biology, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or related field
• Experience applying computational approaches to biological problems
• At least 2 years of professional experience with Python.
• Experience with biological datasets, databases or ontologies
• Interest in learning more about AI, database and knowledge systems
• Curiosity about how AI can accelerate scientific discovery

For Those Coming from Data/Engineering:

• Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience with Python, or C, C++ or Rust.
• Experience with databases, data modeling, or AI/ML
• Interest in biological applications and willingness to learn the domain
• Desire to work closely with scientists
• Enthusiasm for applying AI to meaningful scientific problems

Our Culture

You won't be expected to handle everything alone - we believe in collaboration and recognize that no one person excels at everything. Our biologists and engineers work side-by-side, each bringing their strengths to the table.

We understand the different rhythms of scientific research and technology development. We value getting things done efficiently, but never at the expense of scientific accuracy. We believe in:

• Valuing empathy and accountability in our interactions
• Building incrementally with regular feedback from scientists
• Respecting both technical elegance and biological complexity
• Creating an environment where questions are welcomed
• Balancing execution with careful thinking
• Staying at the cutting edge of AI while maintaining scientific rigor
• Learning continuously

Why Join Epistemic AI

• Be part of a team that values scientific and technical contributions equally
• Work on problems with potential for significant impact on biomedical research
• Learn and apply state-of-the-art AI techniques to scientific challenges
• Help build the next generation of AI-powered tools for scientific discovery
• Learn across disciplines in a supportive environment
• Work remotely from anywhere in the world with a flexible schedule
• Opportunity to grow in both scientific understanding and technical skills

How to Apply

We are a global company offering remote work for talented and inquisitive minds. Please submit your resume and a brief note about why you're interested to jobs@epistemic.ai

Epistemic AI is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team.

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