Computational Biologist: Viral Ecology and Genomics

FL70, Inc is one of the latest companies founded through Flagship Pioneering's venture creation engine, where companies such as Moderna Therapeutics, Rubius Therapeutics, and Evelo Therapeutics were conceived and created. Since Flagship's founding in 2000, the firm has originated and fostered the development of nearly 100 scientific ventures resulting in $19 billion in aggregate value, 500 issued patents, and more than 50 clinical trials for novel therapeutic agents. FL70 is integrating the latest developments in molecular biology and plant biology to create a new platform technology that enables adaptive, targeted, and sustainable solutions in agriculture. We are seeking a curious and inspired Computational Biologist with expertise in new functional gene discovery and de novo genome assembly from environmental sequencing data to join our passionate team at FL70 to revolutionize agriculture. You will tackle computational challenges to discover novel microorganisms and viruses, and interface directly with molecular engineering teams to test your discoveries.