PhD Paths

From PhD to Staff Data Scientist in Biotech

Jordan works as a Staff Data Scientist at Recursion in Fort Collins, where he integrates computational workflows with experimental biology to accelerate drug discovery. His daily duties include building high‑dimensional analysis pipelines, collaborating with biologists on experiment design, and presenting insights to internal teams. He arrived at this role after a progressive career that began with a PhD, moved through a startup neuroscience position, senior machine‑learning roles, and a senior computational biology stint at Recursion. Jordan’s story highlights the importance of aligning work style with environment and continuously expanding one’s skill set.