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Director, Machine Learning, Virtual Cell Initiative

Arc Institute · Palo Alto, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $380,000-$420,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Arc Institute's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
64% of Arc Institute's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Arc Institute
high
25 stale, 0 reposted of 25 open
Hiring momentum
26 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Arc Institute's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Arc Institute.

About this role

The Director of Machine Learning for the Virtual Cell Initiative at Arc Institute will lead a team focused on developing advanced machine learning models based on single-cell genomic data. This role involves collaborating with both computational and experimental biologists, managing a research team, and integrating diverse data types to create a comprehensive virtual cell model aimed at enhancing drug discovery processes.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Arc Institute as an employer.

What you need

  • PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Machine Learning, or a related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working in/with machine learning
  • Well versed in frameworks such as Pytorch, TensorFlow, JAX, etc.
  • Proven experience leading research teams in a fast paced, multi-disciplinary environment
  • Experience with or strong interest in biology
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a strong track record of presentations and publications

What you get

  • Base salary range of $380,000-$420,000
  • Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus
  • Participation in the Institute’s Compound Cash Grant Program (CCGP) which offers multi-year cash grants paid out in semi-annual installments

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role requires a strong background in both machine learning and biology, which may limit the candidate pool
  • The position is described as fast-paced and multi-disciplinary, which may imply a demanding work environment

Summarised from Arc Institute's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Arc Institute on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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