Computational Biologist - Machine Learning Applications - Analytics - R&D

Job Number: 1101720

Dow AgroSciences LLC, based in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, is a top-tier agricultural company that combines the power of science and technology with the Human Element to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. Dow AgroSciences provides innovative technologies for crop protection, pest and vegetation management, seeds, traits, and agricultural biotechnology to serve the world's growing population. Global sales for Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company, are $4.9 billion. For more information, please visit our website: www.dowagro.com.

Dow AgroSciences is an equal opportunity employer offering excellent career opportunities, as well as competitive compensation and benefits package.

Dow AgroSciences seeks a Computational Biologist to assist in the development of analytical platforms and analyses of biological datasets. This position is located in Indianapolis, IN, USA.

The successful candidate will join the "Analytics" Department of the "R&D Information Technology and Data Analyses" (ITDA) function and will interact with scientists across Dow AgroSciences R&D. Key job responsibilities will include development and application of computational biology, mathematical, and statistical algorithms and software to mine biological datasets.

Topics of interest include inferring accurate biological networks from large datasets, image analyses, remote sensing, chemometrics, feature selection, probabilistic modeling and graph theory. Design of biological experiments, analysis, interpretation and presentation of results are also expected; as well as to act as a guide for the ongoing research process.

The candidate will also be expected to identify and implement new quantitative methods that improve the integrity and efficiency of Dow AgroSciences product development cycle in biotechnology and agricultural chemistry. Demonstrated ability to write scientific papers is also desirable. Strong communication skills are essential along with an ability to collaborate effectively with both laboratory and field scientists.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Applicants should have a Ph.D. in computational biology, computer sciences, mathematics, physics, bioengineering, statistics, bioinformatics or closely related field.
• A solid foundation in machine learning is highly desired.

Dow AgroSciences is an equal opportunity employer offering excellent career opportunities, as well as competitive compensation and benefits package. We seek motivated individuals to join a growing team in Dow AgroSciences.