Director, Machine Learning, Alzheimer's Disease 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 Alzheimer's Disease Initiative at Arc Institute will lead a new team focused on applying advanced machine learning techniques to understand and potentially treat Alzheimer's disease. This role involves developing sophisticated models to analyze biological data, collaborating with experimental scientists, and publishing impactful research. The position combines leadership responsibilities with hands-on technical work in a multidisciplinary environment.
- 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, Computer Science, or related quantitative field
- 7+ years of relevant experience with a minimum of 3 years of people management experience
- Strong research background with experience in academic settings or biotech/pharmaceutical industry
- Proven expertise in machine learning applications to biological datasets
- Deep experience with interpretable machine learning approaches for biological systems
- Advanced technical skills in machine learning frameworks, particularly PyTorch
Nice to have
- Background in neurodegeneration research including familiarity with Alzheimer's disease datasets, pathways, networks, disease mechanisms, and eQTL analysis
What you get
- Base salary range of $380,000-$420,000
- Annual discretionary bonus based on individual and institute performance
- Eligibility to participate in the Institute’s Compound Cash Grant Program (CCGP)
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- High expectations for both technical and leadership skills
- The role requires collaboration across disciplines, which may involve navigating different working styles
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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