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Scientific Co-Director, Data Science and Multimodal Integration

Staff / Administration

May 3, 2026

Location

Cambridge

MIT

Type

Full-time Staff

Required Qualifications

Ph.D. in computer science, computational biology, or data science
7+ years postdoctoral AI/ML/DL on biological data
Expertise in ML/DL computer vision, NLP for omics/imaging/clinical data
Programming in ML/DL frameworks
Multi-modal data integration & leadership experience

Research Areas

AI/ML/Deep Learning
Statistical Learning
Computer Vision
NLP
Omics/Imaging/Clinical Datasets
Multimodal Integration
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Scientific Co-Director, Data Science and Multimodal Integration

SCIENTIFIC CO-Director, DATA SCIENCE AND MULTIMODAL INTEGRATION (DSMI), Koch Institute (KI), to direct the development and deployment of advanced data science and AI/ML methodologies in the KI community. This co-leader will maintain current understanding of data analyses and multimodal integration methods and develop novel methods leading to expanded DSMI services; review DSMI staff research output and direct deployment of new techniques; and significantly contribute to publications and grant applications. The leader will direct preparation of presentations for the community, lead development and presentation of training materials, and participate in mentorship activities.

Job Requirements
REQUIRED: Ph.D. in computer science, computational biology, data science, or a related field with a strong emphasis on AI/ML applications; a minimum of seven years postdoctoral or equivalent research experience applying AI, machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) techniques to biological data; experience must include evidence of original or collaborative scholarship documented by publications, software, or deployed intelligent systems; demonstrated expertise in statistical learning, ML, DL computer vision, and NLP methods applied to omics, imaging, and clinical datasets; programming skills with experience in ML/DL frameworks; data visualization and EDA expertise; multi-modal data integration and representation learning across diverse data types; and shared resource and leadership or supervisory experience. PREFERRED: Experience with data governance, FAIR principles, and regulatory compliance; knowledge of explainable AI (XAI) techniques and their application in biomedical contexts; experience with federated learning or other advanced AI paradigms; experience integrating AI models into pipelines; and familiarity with biomedical ontologies, knowledge graphs, or semantic data integration.

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Frequently Asked Questions

🎓What are the required qualifications for the Scientific Co-Director role?

The position requires a Ph.D. in computer science, computational biology, data science, or related field with AI/ML focus. Candidates need 7+ years postdoctoral experience applying AI, machine learning (ML), and deep learning (DL) to biological data, evidenced by publications, software, or systems. Expertise in statistical learning, ML/DL computer vision, NLP for omics, imaging, clinical datasets; ML/DL frameworks programming; data visualization; multi-modal integration; and leadership is essential. Explore similar research jobs at MIT.

🔬What are the key responsibilities of this Data Science Co-Director position?

Direct development/deployment of advanced data science and AI/ML methodologies in the Koch Institute community. Maintain knowledge of data analyses and multimodal integration; develop novel methods; review staff output; contribute to publications and grants; prepare community presentations; lead training materials; and mentor. Focus on expanding DSMI services for cancer research.

What preferred skills enhance candidacy for this AI/ML leadership role?

Preferred: Experience with data governance, FAIR principles, regulatory compliance; explainable AI (XAI) in biomedicine; federated learning; AI model pipeline integration; familiarity with biomedical ontologies, knowledge graphs, semantic integration. These align with postdoctoral success in research roles.

📝How do I apply for the Koch Institute Scientific Co-Director job?

Applications are open until May 3, 2026. Submit via MIT's career portal with CV highlighting AI/ML publications, code portfolios, and leadership. Tailor to multi-modal biological data expertise. Review free resume templates and cover letter templates for academic jobs.

📍What is the location and employment type for this MIT data science position?

Located in Cambridge, MA at the Koch Institute (MIT). This is a full-time staff/administration role in Laboratory and Research, ideal for higher ed admin jobs seekers with AI/ML leadership in biomedicine.

👥Does this role involve teaching or mentoring?

Primarily research leadership, but includes participation in mentorship activities, community presentations, and developing training materials on AI/ML methods. No heavy teaching load; focus on data science deployment and grant contributions. Suited for research careers.
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