Protein AI Scientist

Protein AI Scientist

Position- Protein AI Scientist

Visa- No OPT & H1B

Location- San Diego, CA

Type- Hybrid

Must have- ML/AI application to protein design experience is a must have.

We are currently seeking a self-motivated, collaborative Machine Learning Scientist to drive ML/AI powered protein design for next-generation biologics, including antibody, protein, peptide and beyond. If you are an expert in machine learning and a relentless problem solver who shares our passion for making a difference, we invite you apply!

Responsibilities

Design and implement cutting-edge algorithms, such as diffusion, transformer or LLM -based protein models, for de novo protein design.

Develop in silico or de novo antibody discovery and engineering methods to enable challenging targets.

Analyze diverse experimental data, identify gaps in model capabilities, and enhance the performance of the protein design pipeline.

Evaluate and push the boundaries of state-of-the-art algorithms, particularly those related to protein design.

Partner with experimental, computational scientists, and IT professionals to refine strategies for data generation and acquisition for ML trainings.

Regularly share progress in internal and cross-functional research meetings. Additionally, actively engage with the external scientific community by contributing through publications and presentations.

Basic qualifications

PhD in computational biology, computer science, bioinformatics, or a related discipline.

Industry Experience developing and applying machine learning and AI algorithms addressing protein design and engineering problems of biological interest.

Preferred qualifications:

Proficiency in programming languages/tools (Python or R).

Hands-on experience with RosettaFold, RFdiffusion, AlphaFold, or ESM, ESMFold.

Proficiency in protein modeling and design software, such as PyMOL, Rosetta, Schrodinger, Molecular Operating Environment (MOE).

Strong publication record in protein design and engineering for therapeutic proteins. Experience with antibodies highly desired.

Familiar in shell coding, code base, scale up computing and automation

Excellent written and oral communication skills, including an ability to explain complex ideas to partners (e.g. experimentalists, data scientists, and other computational scientists/IT professionals).

Understand business requirements and effectively translate business needs and process into technical terms, and vice versa.

Strong collaborative skills and proven ability to work with a cross-functional team.

Thanks & Regards

Shivam Rajpal

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