Goodfire

ForwardDeployedResearchScientist(Biology)

$220–315k San Francisco, California, United States
The Brief

“Forward Deployed Research Scientist (Biology) at Goodfire. Skills: Interpretability, Computational biology, Foundation models. Conduct original research in interpretability. Conduct original research in computational biology”

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

PhD/MD or equivalent in biology, ML background, Computational biology or bioinformatics experience, Fluency in Python, Experience with ML frameworks, Writing and communication skills

Nice to Have

Experience leading research in forward deployed environment, Experience in customer-focused research, Familiarity with interpretability, Familiarity with alignment, Familiarity with safe model development, Experience in startup environments, Experience in fast-paced lab environments

What You'll Do.

Conduct original research in interpretability

Conduct original research in computational biology

Prototype techniques to visualize internal model structures

Prototype techniques to manipulate internal model structures

Collaborate with engineering to turn research into tools

Drive partnership success with customers

Drive partnership success with partners

Define research direction

Evolve research direction

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Mission-driven team; Customers and partners

Communication Scope

Explaining complex ideas

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