About the role
AI summarisedJoin Illumina's Artificial Intelligence Lab in a unique industry PhD position jointly sponsored with NUS or NTU. This role focuses on developing novel deep learning and computational biology algorithms to interpret the human genome, aiming to improve the accuracy and clinical adoption of whole genome sequencing.
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Key Responsibilities
- Develop novel statistical and deep learning algorithms for classifying variants of unknown significance by integrating clinical phenotypes, functional genomics, selective constraint, and protein structure.
- Serve as the primary contributor in scientific collaborations with Illumina’s academic, nonprofit, and industry partners.
- Lead a multidisciplinary team focused on achieving research aims.
- Publish and disseminate methods and findings, incorporating them into software products for the genetics community.
Requirements
- Expertise in machine learning, statistics, and genomics.
- Possess strong communication skills to present complex scientific ideas to diverse audiences (clinical, scientific, industry).
- Willingness to work in a fast-paced, competitive environment.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering complex scientific projects and publications under tight timelines.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in computer science, computational biology, bioinformatics, or a related field.