Summary
About the Role
Key responsibilities
As a Data Science Innovation Fellow, you will:
- Leverage large, proprietary data sets to fine-tune innovative AI models for protein-ligand structure predictions.
- Design and conduct in silico experiments to inform wet lab experiments and integrate generated data to optimize prediction models.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and apply the latest structural AI models to real world drug discovery projects.
- Explore the application of the latest structure-based AI methods to drug discovery workflows and present your findings to the scientific community at BR (Biomedical Research)
Role requirements:
- PhD in computational biology, cheminformatics, structural biology or equivalent, with extensive computational experience (PhD students in the last year of their thesis work, are eligible to apply).
- Experience in applying computational methods to protein modeling, drug discovery or small molecule design.
- Strong background in structural AI methods (e.g., Alphafold, Rosetta Fold, Openfold).
- Proficiency in Python and machine learning libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Jax) in high performance computing/cloud computing environments (e.g. AWS).
- Experience with protein-ligand interaction prediction and drug discovery workflows.
- Strong publication record or other scientific achievements (i.e. awards, patents, grants).
- Excellent analytical, communication, presentation and organizational skills.
- Passion for research and boundless curiosity.
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How to apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter by July 15 for consideration. Please make sure to discuss in the cover letter how this training program will help you fulfill your career goals.
Accessibility and accommodation:
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