Senior Researcher - Machine Learning for Life Sciences - Microsoft Research
Core
Design, implement, and evaluate novel AI methodologies for scientific discovery in life sciences, focusing on post-training, inference-time optimization, interpretability, and experimental design.
Role type
Senior Researcher - Machine Learning for Life Sciences
Builds
Novel AI methodologies and robust technical research artifacts for biological data domains
Domain
Life Sciences / Machine Learning / Bioinformatics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Generative AI, biological data analysis (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, microscopy), bioinformatic algorithm development, benchmarking, interpretation, software/systems innovation, academic publishing
Preferred skills
N/A
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Design and evaluate novel AI methodologies for scientific discovery; develop inference-time optimization approaches; create robust, repeatable technical research artifacts; publish academic papers as lead author or essential contributor
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC