Senior Scientist

About MetFlux ResearchJob Title: Senior Scientist (Systems Biology): 5-8 Years of ExperienceLocation: Bengaluru – Rajarajeshwari Nagar / OnsiteOrganization: MetFlux Research Private LimitedEmployment Type: Full-timeAbout UsMetFlux Research is building the ΩmeX ecosystem — a next-generation Biology-first AI integrating systems biology, in-silico modeling, and multi-model analytics to decode metabolic and immune health mechanisms that drive wellness, aging, and chronic-disease solutions.Our translational R&D arm, MetSolve, partners with nutraceutical, wellness, and life-science organizations to model efficacy, safety, and mechanistic pathways of bioactive compounds and functional formulations. Parallelly, MetSights brings this intelligence into precision-care tools for healthcare and wellness professionals.Role OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Scientist (Systems Biology) who can lead the design, execution, and interpretation of computational systems-biology models across multiple physiological domains. This is a key role that blends computational modeling, physiology, multi-omics integration, and translational science.The ideal candidate is domain-flexible, methodologically strong, and capable of guiding an interdisciplinary team while delivering scientific rigor and actionable insights for both internal platform development and external R&D projects.Key ResponsibilitiesSystems Biology & In-Silico ModelingDevelop and refine multi-scale, constraint-based, and mechanistic models for human physiology (metabolic, immune, cognitive, skin, gut, or other relevant domains).Integrate omics (metabolomics, genomics, transcriptomics, microbiome), clinical markers, and literature-curated mechanisms into unified computational frameworks.Derive mechanistic hypotheses and translational insights for nutraceutical, functional food, and wellness R&D projects.Cross-Domain Research & FlexibilityAdapt systems-biology approaches to diverse health contexts:Metabolic health & energy pathwaysImmune & inflammation processesGut–microbiome interactionsCognitive development & neuro-metabolic linksSkin-health & barrier physiologyWomen’s health & child nutritionAging systems biologyRapidly learn new domains and translate biological knowledge into computational form.Leadership & CollaborationLead a multi-disciplinary scientific team, ensuring reproducibility, documentation, and delivery quality.Work closely with mathematical modeler, physiologists, nutrition & clinical scientists teams.Contribute to building the domain specific ΩmeX knowledge graph, physiological ontologies, and multi-domain modeling pipelines for scalable MetSolve offerings.Scientific Communication & DeliveryPrepare high-quality scientific reports, client presentations, white papers, and publication-ready material.Support proposal development, grant applications, and strategic collaborationsQualifications & ExperiencePhD/Post-Doctorate in Systems Biology, Computational Biology, Quantitative Physiology, Bioengineering, or related domain.5-8 years of experience in systems-biology modeling, multi-scale data integration, or computational physiology.Proven expertise in: Multi-organ or multi-pathway physiological modeling, Host–microbiome interaction modeling, Mechanistic or kinetic models (QSP preferred but not mandatory)Strong proficiency in MATLAB / Python, with ability to design end-to-end modeling workflows.Ability to mentor junior researchers and lead multi-domain scientific workstreams.Strong writing, documentation, and scientific interpretation skills.Attributes We ValueDomain-agnostic scientific curiosity with ability to work across metabolic, immune, cognitive, skin, and developmental physiology projects.Systems-level thinker capable of connecting mechanism → phenotype → clinical relevance.High ownership, detail orientation, and scientific rigor.Ability to translate deep models into practical insights for R&D and product development.Compensation & GrowthA compensation structure that is fair, competitive, and aligned with expertise and responsibility.Opportunity to grow into Scientific Manager & Leadership roles as MetSolve expands.Work on impactful, multi-domain projects bridging mechanistic biology, computation, and product innovation.A deeply collaborative environment across science, technology, and translational healthcare.Why Join UsBuild next-generation multi-domain systems-biology models underlying the precision-health revolution.Contribute to impactful projects in wellness, product innovation, and computational healthcare.Work with a deeply interdisciplinary team at the intersection of AI, biology, and clinical translation.Shape the future of the ΩmeX ecosystem, influencing scientific roadmaps across MetSolve and MetSights.Interested candidates may apply through this post and send cover letter and CV to talent@metflux.in