Computational Postdoctoral Fellow; Quantitative Modeling Group

Computational Postdoctoral Fellow (Quantitative Modeling Group)

You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively to integrate microbial phenotypic data (e.g., fluxomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics) into quantitative computational models capable of predicting and explaining the outcomes of bioengineering interventions. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of bench scientists, automation engineers, and software engineers in devising methods for high-throughput data collection and analysis for feedback into experimental design.

This work will support initiatives within the Agile Bio Foundry, the Joint Bio Energy Institute, and/or other programs.

This position has an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026.

• Generous paid time off, sick time off, and holidays.
• A culture where you’ll belong - we are invested in our teams!

• Integrate and analyze complex biological datasets.
• Develop quantitatively predictive models of biological systems.
• Utilize machine-learning and data-mining approaches to recommend bioengineering interventions.
• Develop new machine-learning algorithms.
• Integrate machine learning techniques with mechanistic modeling approaches.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain code and algorithms supporting predictive models.
• Combine computational algorithms with laboratory automation to enable self-driving laboratories and automate the scientific process.
• Collaborate closely with experimental and automation scientists to guide experimental design and maximize the value of available data to its full potential.
• Partner with software engineers to develop and maintain code following best practices.
• Troubleshoot technical and research problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines.
• Prepare research results for publication and present results at scientific conferences, seminars, and internal meetings.
• Contribute to the preparation and development of grant proposals and related supporting materials.

• A recent Ph.D. (within the last 1-2 years) in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Biology, Bioengineering, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience programming in Python or other major programming languages.
• Proven experience working in Linux environments, including file systems, shell scripting, and hardware/software monitoring.
• Strong mathematical background as evidenced by relevant coursework and/or work experience.
• Strong organizational skills including experience maintaining detailed and accurate records of results and analyzed data.
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills including experience preparing research reports, manuscripts, and scientific publications for group meetings, conferences, and scientific journals.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills including experience conducting independent, data-driven research and collaborating with an interdisciplinary research team.

• Experience conducting experimental laboratory work.
• Experience with metabolic flux analysis.
• Knowledge of microbiology and microbial metabolism.
• Strong interest in biology and metabolism.

• Application Date:
  Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply with a curriculum vitae (CV) or resume and a cover letter describing their interest in this position by July 20, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.
• Appointment Type:
  This is a full time, exempt from overtime pay (monthly paid), 2 year (benefits eligible), Postdoctoral Fellow appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and ongoing operational needs. You must have less than 3 years of paid postdoctoral experience. This position is represented by a union for collective bargaining purposes.
• Salary Range:
  The salary range for this position is $7,987 - $8,921 monthly / $95,844 - $107,052 annually and is expected to start at $7,987 monthly / $95,844 annually or above. Postdoctoral…