Flatiron Research Fellow, Biophysical Modeling & Genomics, Center for Computational Biology

About the role

The Center for Computational Biology (CCB) of the Simons Foundation’s Flatiron Institute is actively seeking enthusiastic, full-time post-doctoral Flatiron Research Fellows to join its Biophysical Modeling and Genomics groups in 2026. The goal at CCB is to advance the understanding of fundamental and historically challenging biological processes by developing theory, innovative modeling tools for large-scale biophysical simulations, and computational frameworks for analyzing increasingly large and complex experimental datasets.

Responsibilities

• Performing theoretical and computational research
• Developing, implementing and maintaining scientific software
• Participating in the organization of CCB and Flatiron-wide collaborative activities including seminars, workshops and meetings
• Preparing manuscripts for publication and preparing presentations at scientific conferences
• Assisting in student mentorship
• Sharing expertise and providing training and guidance to CCB staff and visitors as needed

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in a relevant field (applied mathematics, statistics, computational biology, biophysics, computer science, engineering, mathematical physics, or related disciplines)
• Demonstrated abilities in mathematical modeling, analysis and/or scientific computation, scientific software and algorithm development, data analysis and inference, and image analysis
• Ability to do original and outstanding research in computational biology, and expertise in computational methods, data analysis, software and algorithm development, modeling machine learning, and scientific simulation
• Strong oral and written communication, data documentation, and presentation skills

Compensation and Benefits

The full-time annual compensation for this position is $91,000. In addition to competitive salaries, the Simons Foundation provides employees with an outstanding benefits package.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following via the application portal:

• Cover Letter, which should include a summary of applicants’ most significant contributions in graduate school
• Curriculum vitae with publications list and, if relevant, links to software
• Research statement of no more than three (3) pages describing the applicant’s past important results, current and future research interests which may include both scientific topics and algorithm and software development, and potential synergies with activities at CCB
• Two (2) letters of recommendation

Selection Criteria

• Past research accomplishments
• The proposed research program
• The synergy of applicant’s expertise and research proposal topic with existing CCB staff and research programs, and potential to cross boundaries between CCB groups and/or the Flatiron Institute’s other research centers.

Contact Information

For any queries about the application process or about CCB, please direct your inquiries to ccbjobs@flatironinstitute.org. Queries about CCB may also be directed to scientific staff at CCB.