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Flagship Pioneering, Inc.

(Senior) Scientist, Computational Neuroscience

Flagship Pioneering, Inc. · Cambridge, MA USA

Posted 21 days ago · $132,000 - $259,000

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This role has been open
21 days
Flagship Pioneering, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
89% of Flagship Pioneering, Inc.'s roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Flagship Pioneering, Inc.
high
50 stale, 1 reposted of 100 open
Hiring momentum
144 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The (Senior) Scientist, Computational Neuroscience role at FL119 involves developing scalable computational pipelines for biophysical modeling and utilizing machine learning techniques on large-scale neural datasets. The position requires collaboration with a cross-functional team to shape the technical roadmap and evaluate modeling approaches. Candidates will work in a creative and unstructured environment, focusing on the intersection of AI and experimental biology.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • MSc or PhD in Computational Neuroscience, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, AI/ML, or a related field
  • 2+ years of full-time industry or postdoctoral experience (5+ years for MSc)
  • Strong experience with computational modeling of neural systems
  • Hands-on experience applying machine learning or statistical methods to complex time-series data
  • Proficiency in Python and scientific computing libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, Pandas)
  • Familiarity with ML frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow

What you get

  • Healthcare coverage
  • Annual incentive program
  • Retirement benefits
  • Broad range of other benefits

Worth weighing

  • Salary range is broad ($132,000 - $259,000) and depends on various factors
  • Role requires on-site engagement, which may not suit all candidates
  • Position is in a high-ambiguity R&D environment, which may be challenging for some

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