Scripps Research · 1 month ago
Research Programmer II- Machine Learning & Computational Neuroscience, Kennedy Lab
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$68K/yr - $80K/yr
2+ years expThe Scripps Research Institute is a leading institution in biosciences innovation, seeking a Research Programmer II to contribute to projects in Machine Learning and Computational Neuroscience. The role involves developing computational methods and leading independent research while collaborating with a diverse team in a lab environment.
BiopharmaBiotechnologyMedical
Responsibilities
Develop new computational methods to understand how agents gather information about their sensory environment, integrate this with internal motivational needs, and execute goal-directed actions in complex, naturalistic environments
Contribute to scientific papers and participate in an active lab environment
Lead independent research projects on existing datasets from collaborators
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Applied Math, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. Other STEM degrees may be accepted if accompanied with programming education, training, and/or experience
Minimum of two years experience in software application development or research programming
Experience with software development in Python
Experience building and training deep neural networks for supervised, unsupervised, or reinforcement learning problems
A demonstrated ability to apply the fundamentals of software application development
Experience with version control, including git and github
Preferred
Experience with sequence/time series data, control/reinforcement learning problems and environments, time series forecasting
An understanding of generative modeling (hidden Markov models, diffusion models, etc)
Familiarity with topics in motor control, robotics, and neuroscience
Experience developing scalable system architectures that adhere to good software engineering principles
Ability to tackle large, open-ended research questions independently and as part of a team
Willingness to be an active participant in a computational lab environment, including taking part in lab meetings, journal clubs, and hackathons
Experience working within a diverse, interdisciplinary team
Experience contributing to open source software projects
Benefits
Eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution.
Full suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more.
Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care).
Remote/Hybrid/Flexible work schedules (Dependent on role).
Competitive vacation and sick leave policies.
Free, on-site Counseling Center which provides confidential counseling services to benefits-eligible employees and their family members.
Free, on-site parking.
Company
Scripps Research
Scripps Research is a leader in the discovery and application of biomedical breakthroughs that improve human health.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.2MKey Investors
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesThe Conrad Prebys FoundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2025-10-08Grant· $3.2M
2025-05-28Grant· $1M
2022-05-18Grant· $67M
Leadership Team
Ed Ramos
Director of Digital Clinical Trials, Co-founder Digital Trials Center
Caroline M.
Chief Operating Officer
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