About the role
AI summarisedIndustry PhD student position at Illumina's AI Lab in Singapore, jointly with NUS or NTU, focusing on developing deep learning and computational biology algorithms for genome interpretation. The role involves research on variant classification, functional genomics, and evolutionary constraint, with publication and software implementation goals.
BiotechFull-timeGeneral
Key Responsibilities
- Develop novel statistical and deep learning algorithms for classifying variants of unknown significance by integrating information from detailed clinical phenotypes, functional genomics, selective constraint, and protein structure.
- Be the primary contributor for scientific collaborations with Illumina's academic, nonprofit, and industry partners, and lead a multidisciplinary team focused on achieving these aims.
- Publish and disseminate methods and findings and incorporate them into software products to the benefit of the wider genetics community.
Requirements
- Expert in machine learning, statistics, and genomics
- Possesses strong communication skills, with the ability to present complex scientific ideas to clinical, scientific, and industry audiences.
- Be willing to work in a fast paced, competitive environment, and hold a strong record of successful delivery of complex scientific projects and publications under tight timelines.
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in computer science, computational biology, bioinformatics, or related field.