Scientist, Computational Biology
Arc Institute · Palo Alto, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $135,000 to $186,500
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 78 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 Scientist positions at Arc Institute involve analyzing large-scale biological datasets to derive mechanistic insights in computational biology. Candidates will focus on either Perturb-seq analysis for the Virtual Cell Initiative or single-cell analysis of microglia for the Alzheimer's Disease Initiative. The role is collaborative, requiring close partnerships with experimental scientists and bioinformatics teams to design experiments and interpret data.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- 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, genomics, systems biology, machine learning, computer science, molecular biology, or a related field
- 0–4 years of postdoctoral or professional research experience
- Demonstrated track record of deriving biological insight from large-scale single-cell, perturbational, or multi-omic datasets
- Hands-on experience with single-cell, perturbational, or multi-omic data
- Expertise in Perturb-seq / CRISPR screen analysis or single-cell analysis of microglia
- Python proficiency
Nice to have
- Background in cell identity, reprogramming, RNA biology, cell engineering, neurobiology, immunology, cancer biology, or complex disease genetics
- Familiarity with dimensionality reduction and gene module analysis techniques
- Experience in a startup, technology center, research institute, or other highly collaborative environment
What you get
- Base salary range of $135,000 to $186,500
- Annual discretionary bonus based on individual and institute performance
- Eligibility to participate in the Institute’s Compound Cash Grant Program, offering multi-year cash grants paid in semi-annual installments
Worth weighing
- No specific technology stack mentioned, but the role involves large-scale data analysis and collaboration across disciplines
- The position requires a minimum of 3 days onsite work, which may not suit all candidates
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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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