Postdoctoral Fellow

Cytokinetics is a specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company, building on its over 25 years of pioneering scientific innovations in muscle biology, and advancing a pipeline of potential new medicines for patients suffering from diseases of cardiac muscle dysfunction. At Cytokinetics, each team member plays an integral part in advancing our mission to improve the lives of patients. We are seeking tenacious, compassionate, and collaborative individuals who are driven to make a positive impact. We seek a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join our research team in South San Francisco to explore new and exciting areas of muscle biology. In general, Cytokinetics postdoctoral fellows can work with their mentor to fully develop their independent research project while also learning about the drug discovery process, gaining foundational knowledge in target discovery, technology or model development, and mechanism of action of therapeutics. Our goal is to train the next generation of scientists poised to enter the biotech or academic research communities to aid the mission of discovering new medicines for muscle-related human diseases. Job purpose (what we will do for the postdoctoral fellow) Provide a postdoctoral research experience through impactful, mentored research that lays the foundation for a career in biotech or academia Provide enrichment in communication, leadership, and laboratory management Bestow foundational knowledge of the drug discovery and development process Cultivate a broad scientific network in biotech and academia Responsibilities (what the postdoctoral fellow will do for Cytokinetics) The fellow will spearhead a computational biology project to harmonize multi-modal clinical and imaging data across the UK Biobank and All of Us population biobanks related to human skeletal muscle function. Machine learning and deep learning approaches will be employed to categorize skeletal muscle phenotypes that can then be correlated to genetic variation, validated with clinical disease diagnosis and severity scores. The fellow will work collaboratively with their research mentor with the goal of generating a high impact publication on creation of this new tool. The fellow will play an integral role in championing new bioinformatic tools and workflows that enable discovery of novel therapeutic targets for drug discovery and will conduct research both independently and in a collaborative team-based setting. As a key team member, the candidate will provide regular project updates and progress in small and large group settings and provide scientific and technical expertise to advance discovery programs. Qualifications PhD in computational biology, computer science, bioinformatics, human genetics, or related field Demonstrated expertise in multidimensional data analysis Previous experience analyzing multimodal data from population biobanks such as UK Biobank, All of Us, FinnGen or Genomics England is highly desired Proven experience applying AI/ML techniques to biological problems (whether through academic research or personal side projects) is highly valued Well-articulated career goals in research (biotech or academia) Track record for research excellence, independent critical thinking, and the ability to design, execute, and interpret experiments as demonstrated by high quality publications, presentations, fellowship, and grants Enthusiasm for working in a team-based, multi-disciplinary environment, paired with excellent verbal and written communication skills Clear commitment to a rigorous 1-2 year research and enrichment program that includes stipend for travel to a scientific conference and external training/coursework beyond the career training received from mentors and colleagues. Application Process Each application should include: NIH Biosketch (see https://grants.nih.gov/grants-process/write-application/forms-directory/fellowship-biographical-sketch-format for formatting instructions) Cover letter (1-2 pages) that includes the following: (A) Summary of research accomplishments, (B) Proposed career path, (C) How a 1-2-year Cytokinetics postdoctoral experience will prepare you for your career path #LI-ONSITE Pay Range: In the U.S., the hiring pay range for fully qualified candidates is $85,000-$100,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you. Please review our General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) policy PRIOR to applying. Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do – all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves. Fraud Warning: How to Identify Impersonated Cytokinetics Job Postings and Offers Recently, there have been fraudulent employment offers being sent to candidates on behalf of Cytokinetics. Please be advised that all legitimate offers from Cytokinetics will come directly from our official email domain (Cytokinetics.com) and will only be made after completing a formal interview process. Here are some ways to check for authenticity: We do not conduct job interviews through non-standard text messaging applications We will never request personal information such as banking details until after an official offer has been accepted and verified We will never request that you purchase equipment or other items when interviewing or hiring If you are unsure about the authenticity of an offer, or if you receive any suspicious communication, please contact us directly at talentacquisition@cytokinetics.com Please visit our website at: www.cytokinetics.com Cytokinetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer Cytokinetics is a late-stage, specialty cardiovascular biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class muscle activators and next-in-class muscle inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which cardiac muscle performance is compromised. As a leader in muscle biology and the mechanics of muscle performance, the company is developing small molecule drug candidates specifically engineered to impact myocardial muscle function and contractility.

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000