Scientist / Senior Scientist (Bioinformatics - AI/ML)
Core
Develop and deploy AI-driven genomics analytical workflows and validate AI/ML models for pathogen characterisation and risk assessment from genomic data to support food safety operations.
Role type
Senior IC bioinformatics scientist (AI/ML)
Builds
AI/ML models and algorithms for pathogen characterisation and risk assessment
Domain
Food safety, bioinformatics, genomics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Python, R, machine learning frameworks, Unix environments, workflow management systems (Nextflow, Snakemake), classical machine learning, deep learning, metagenomics analysis, whole-genome sequencing (WGS) analysis, computational infrastructure management, large-scale genomic data management
Preferred skills
Microbiology, molecular biology techniques for foodborne pathogen testing, food microbiology, epidemiology
Responsibilities
Drive development of AI-driven genomics analytical workflows, develop and validate AI/ML models for pathogen characterisation, identify problem statements and recommend computational strategies, develop computational strategies for genomic data management, communicate research results via publications and presentations, maintain research documentation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
