Do you have a passion for applying state-of-the-art deep learning techniques to solve real problems in robotics? As aResearch Scientist on the Atlas Perception team, you will play a key role solving the uniquely challenging perception problems in humanoid robotics, including scene understanding, localization, object pose estimation, and terrain prediction. You will work closely with software, mechanical, and electrical engineers to research, develop, and test new robot technologies for Atlas and other R&D efforts at Boston Dynamics. As a leader in the field you will shape novel ML perception techniques to drastically improve the utility of mobile robots by enabling them to effectively interact with the world around them. Day to day activities: <ul><li>Identify high-impact areas where deep learning can be applied to solve real problems for our robots</li><li>Research and evaluate new ML solutions to solve novel vision problems</li><li>Train and adapt existing machine learning architectures for visual scene understanding</li><li>Regularly present research within the Atlas team and in wider company meetings</li><li>Guide and participate in ML and robot infrastructure software engineering projects</li></ul> We are looking for: <ul><li>MS in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field</li><li>Strong ML / Computer Vision research background</li><li>Experience applying ML to robotics, hands-on robot experience</li><li>Proficiency in Python programming and popular ML frameworks</li><li>Track record of ML research in fields such as: <ul><li>Object detection and semantic 2D or 3D scene understanding w/ VLMs</li><li>Model-free 6DoF object pose or grasp estimation</li><li>3D depth estimation, scene reconstruction, and learned visual representations</li><li>Interfacing perception with learned control policies (RL, Behavior Cloning)</li></ul></li></ul> Additional desired experience: <ul><li>Experience training and fine-tuning large models with in-house data</li><li>Practical knowledge of 3D geometry, projective geometry, camera models</li><li>Familiarity with typical robotics sensors and calibration procedures (e.g. ToF, Stereo, RGB, IMUs)</li><li>Competent with C++ programming</li></ul><ul><li>PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field</li></ul> #LI-JM1

<h3>Job Description</h3><div>Job Description<div>Position Summary:The Sr. Translational Research Scientist is accountable for the identification and translational endpoint strategy for CNS Neurology projects. Specifically, the employee will be responsible for developing cross-functional program-level strategies to identify novel fluid, digital, imaging, and/or technology-related endpoints for use in preclinical and early-stage clinical neurology programs, enabling conclusive and efficient go/no go decisions and/or patient stratification strategies. The role will entail demonstrating proof of concept for potential endpoints in nonclinical in-vitro, ex-vivo or in-vivo studies; evaluating new endpoints or patient stratification strategies using available clinical data sets and/or patient samples; identification and collaboration with academics and companies to gain access to endpoint technologies; and implementation in clinical studies via cross functional collaboration within CNS Neurology program teams as well as the Clinical Pharmacology and Translational Clinical Development functions. The successful candidate will interface within the research, clinical and program teams to provide scientific expertise to guide strategic decision making for existing and future CNS and neurology programs. The position will report to the Head of Research. Key Responsibilities Include:<ul><li>Cross-functionally collaborate to drive deeper understanding of disease and compound mechanistic biology, identify clinical decision-making exploratory biomarkers & digital health outcomes, and define precision medicine strategy.</li><li>Identify and champion investment in endpoint partnerships with academic or corporate entities that can provide sensitive clinical endpoints enabling early decision making in conclusive, efficient clinical proof of concept studies in neurological disorders.</li><li>Design and execute preclinical studies to validate potential translational endpoints.</li><li>Develop and implement biomarker strategies for neurologic diseases to allow for subject selection, recruitment and early go/no go decision making.</li><li>Act as a primary neurology endpoint strategy SME supporting fluid, digital or other exploratory endpoint strategy for CNS neurology programs.</li><li>Contribute to the design and execution of clinical studies in close collaboration with program teams and the Translational Clinical Development and Clinical Pharmacology functions.</li><li>Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between the Research and Clinical Development functions to transition research stage assets to clinical development.</li><li>Ensure awareness of trends and emerging technology in the field of neurology endpoints through external assessment.</li><li>Contribute to drafting manuscripts, reports and other publications and presentations.</li><li>Provide support for advisory boards, consultant meetings, and investigator meetings including preparation and/or delivery of presentations.</li><li>Cultivate relationships with external partners such as preclinical and clinical investigators, clinicians, and scientists in support of endpoint innovation and/or business development.</li></ul>Education, Registration & Certification:<ul><li>PhD, PharmD, MD in related life science discipline, with 5 years of relevant translational development neurology experience. </li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>3+ years' experience in CNS disease related fluid, digital, imaging or novel endpoint development.</li><li>Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in liquid and tissue biomarker development and interpretation.</li><li>Proven leadership experience in matrix organization with constructive influential skills and ability to drive functional excellence.</li><li>Proven experience in strategic program management and external collaboration to develop novel biomarker endpoints.</li><li>Adept at creating and writing business presentations, including storyboarding.</li><li>Strong people skills and experience leading diverse and geographically disperse associates.</li><li>Proven success in developing positive relationships with subordinates, team members and senior management.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Experience in a start-up or small company environment preferred, incl. willingness to work independently without significant support.</li><li>Independent individual with high integrity & courage.</li><li>Be a champion of collaboration in high performing teams.</li><li>Highly motivated with the ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment. </li></ul>Physical Demands and Work Environment:<ul><li>Position may include wet lab and/or vivarium work.</li></ul>Travel Requirements:<ul><li>Willing to travel ~10% of the time to conferences and external collaboration sites. </li></ul>Benefits and Perks:Apellis offers a great benefit package which includes: health insurance with full premium coverage, 401K with company match, paid time off (PTO), long- term disability insurance, life insurance and more! Visit https://apellis.com/careers/ to learn more.Company Background:Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company that combines courageous science and compassion to develop life-changing therapies for some of the most challenging diseases patients face. We ushered in the first new class of complement medicine in 15 years and now have two approved medicines targeting C3. These include the first and only therapy for geographic atrophy, a leading cause of blindness around the world. With nearly a dozen clinical and pre-clinical programs underway, we believe we have only begun to unlock the potential of targeting C3 across many serious diseases.For more information, please visit http://apellis.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn EEO Statement:Apellis is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Apellis strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, smoker/nonsmoker, and occupational pneumoconiosis or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.For San Francisco postings: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. </div></div>

<h3>Job Description</h3><div>Job Description<div>Position Summary:The Research Scientist will work within the Research group to lead projects supporting the development and selection of new indications, with a primary focus on glaucoma. The projects will broaden and refine our understanding of the role of the complement system and additional pathophysiological mechanisms in retinal disease. Ultimately, this knowledge will improve drug development and selection. Key Responsibilities Include:<ul><li> Systematically evaluate and select optimal therapeutic targets within the complement and neurodegenerative pathways.</li><li>Help to establish a reliable screening funnel for candidate optimization and down selection (in vitro, ex vivo, in vivo).</li><li>Manage external vendor relationships and services (i.e. animal CROs, academic collaborators).</li><li>Work with cross-functional team members to achieve project goals (chemistry/manufacturing, pharmacology, bioanalytics, etc.).</li><li>Present data and contribute to scientific discussion within research team and broader organization.</li><li>A portion of the candidate's time will be dedicated contributing to the execution of existing projects.</li></ul>Education, Registration & Certification:<ul><li> Ph.D. in vision research or neuroscience.</li><li>Master's with 5+ years' experience. </li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>3+ years' experience in ophthalmology research, specifically including diseases of the retina.</li><li>Proven experience in project management and external collaboration.</li><li>Strong people skills and experience working with diverse and geographically disperse associates.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Independent individual with high integrity & courage.</li><li>Be a champion of collaboration in high performing teams.</li><li>Highly motivated with the ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul>Travel Requirements:<ul><li>Expected travel 10% of the time to conferences, external collaboration sites, and occasional home office meetings (Waltham MA)</li></ul>Benefits and Perks:Apellis offers a great benefit package which includes: health insurance with full premium coverage, 401K with company match, paid time off (PTO), long- term disability insurance, life insurance and more! Visit https://apellis.com/careers/ to learn more. Company Background:Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a global biopharmaceutical company that combines courageous science and compassion to develop life-changing therapies for some of the most challenging diseases patients face. We ushered in the first new class of complement medicine in 15 years and now have two approved medicines targeting C3. These include the first and only therapy for geographic atrophy, a leading cause of blindness around the world. With nearly a dozen clinical and pre-clinical programs underway, we believe we have only begun to unlock the potential of targeting C3 across many serious diseases.For more information, please visit http://apellis.com or follow us on Twitter and LinkedInEEO Statement:Apellis is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local fair employment practices laws. Apellis strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy), gender (including gender nonconformity and status as a transgender or transsexual individual), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, marital status, AIDS/HIV status, smoker/nonsmoker, and occupational pneumoconiosis or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.For San Francisco postings: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. </div></div>

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Senior Research ScientistNovember 12, 2024

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