Postdoctoral Research Associate – AI/ML for Biological Sciences
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LocationUpton, NY
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
ExperienceUp to 5 yrs
DepartmentAI Department
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedAug 6, 2026 · 3mo ago
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Ph.D. in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, biology, or a closely related field
Demonstrated expertise in AI/ML, statistical learning, or advanced data analytics
Experience developing, applying, or evaluating novel machine learning or data-driven methods on complex real-world datasets
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment
Strong track record of research productivity, demonstrated in peer-reviewed publications or equivalent research outputs
Demonstrated commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence
Candidates must have received a Ph.D. by the commencement of employment
Familiarity with computational biology, bioinformatics, or biological data science concepts and workflows
Computational skills, including experience with programming/scripting for large-scale data analysis and reproducible research workflows
Experience using biological software tools, workflows, and databases
Experience with deep learning, large language models (LLMs), protein language models (PLMs), or related generative AI methods for scientific or biological applications
Proven exposure to model development, fine-tuning, evaluation, benchmarking, or deployment in modern AI/ML environments
Worked with heterogeneous, multimodal, or large-scale scientific datasets
Experience contributing to reusable analysis workflows, scientific software, open-source projects, or collaborative codebases
Familiarity with agentic AI systems, AI-assisted scientific workflows, or tool-using autonomous or semi-autonomous AI frameworks
Obtain and maintain a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential
After obtaining a PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events
Disclose any participation in Foreign Government Talent Recruitment Programs at time of hire
Skills
Python
deep learning
large language models (LLMs)
protein language models (PLMs)
AI/ML
Benefits
Health insurance
About the role
Brookhaven National Laboratory’s Computing and Data Sciences (CDS) Directorate seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate – AI/ML for Biological Science for an on-site position in the AI Department.
The successful candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary research projects at the intersection of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and domain science, with a particular emphasis on biology.
This position is intended for candidates with strong expertise in AI/ML, data science, and computational analysis, who are interested in applying advanced computational methods to biological data and scientific problems.
Position Description:
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will develop and apply AI/ML and data-driven approaches to support biological research projects within the CDS AI Department. The selected candidate will work closely with computational scientists, AI researchers, and domain collaborators to analyze complex biological datasets, build or adapt computational models, and help advance data-enabled discovery in biology. The ideal candidate will have strong training in machine learning, artificial intelligence, statistical modeling, or related computational fields, along with sufficient background or interest in biological applications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Conduct research in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data science in support of biology-related projects.
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Collaborate with AI researchers, computational scientists, and biology domain experts to translate scientific questions into effective computational workflows.
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Evaluate model performance, interpret results, and contribute to reproducible analysis pipelines and research software.
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Document methods and results and contribute to manuscripts, reports, presentations, and other project deliverables.
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Participate in interdisciplinary team science.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Ph.D. in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, biology, or a closely related field.
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Demonstrated expertise in AI/ML, statistical learning, or advanced data analytics.
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Experience developing, applying, or evaluating novel machine learning or data-driven methods on complex real-world datasets.
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Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, interdisciplinary research environment.
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Strong track record of research productivity, demonstrated in peer-reviewed publications or equivalent research outputs.
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Demonstrated commitment to working safely, acting ethically, and taking personal accountability for operational excellence.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Familiarity with computational biology, bioinformatics, or biological data science concepts and workflows.
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Computational skills, including experience with programming/scripting for large-scale data analysis and reproducible research workflows.
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Experience using biological software tools, workflows, and databases.
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Experience with deep learning, large language models (LLMs), protein language models (PLMs), or related generative AI methods for scientific or biological applications.
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Proven exposure to model development, fine-tuning, evaluation, benchmarking, or deployment in modern AI/ML environments.
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Worked with heterogeneous, multimodal, or large-scale scientific datasets.
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Experience contributing to reusable analysis workflows, scientific software, open-source projects, or collaborative codebases.
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Familiarity with agentic AI systems, AI-assisted scientific workflows, or tool-using autonomous or semi-autonomous AI frameworks.
Additional Information:
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This is an on-site position based at Brookhaven National Laboratory in Upton, New York.
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This position has an initial 2-year term, with the possibility of renewal contingent on performance and funding availability.
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Brookhaven Laboratory is committed to providing fair, equitable and competitive compensation. The full salary range for this position is $ $71,900 - $119,000/ year. You will be placed at the level and salary commensurate with your experience. Salary offers will be commensurate with the final candidate’s qualification, education and experience and considered with the internal peer group.
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BNL policy requires that after obtaining a PhD, eligible candidates for research associate appointments may not exceed a combined total of 5 years of relevant work experience as a post-doc and/or in an R&D position, excluding time associated with family planning, military service, illness or other life-changing events.
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Candidates must have received a Ph.D. by the commencement of employment.
Benefits
Brookhaven National Laboratory is committed to employee success and we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Review more information at BNL | Benefits Program
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As a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory, Brookhaven National Laboratory requires employees to obtain and maintain a DOE Uncleared Personal Identity Verification (UPIV) credential in accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) requirements. The credentialing process is completed as part of onboarding and enables access to DOE facilities and information systems. As a condition of employment, the selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a UPIV credential. These requirements are established under DOE Order 206.2 Chg. 2, Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM- Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM)), and DOE Order 473.1A- Physical Protection Program- Physical Protection Program.
About Us
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