Goodfire
ForwardDeployedResearchScientist(Biology)
“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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