Machine Learning Scientist, Biomolecule Design
2 days ago
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Summary
Flagship Pioneering is seeking a Machine Learning Scientist, Biomolecule Design to join their team in Cambridge, MA. The role involves building the next generation of biological models foundational to Lila's autonomous discovery loop.
About the Role
As a Research Scientist on the Biomolecule Design effort in the AI Research team, you will be responsible for improving state-of-the-art models for biomolecule design, developing scientific reinforcement learning environments, and creating autonomous pipelines that integrate experimental feedback with in silico predictions.
About You
Required:
- PhD or equivalent research experience in ML models for biological domains.
- Experience with training and using state-of-the-art biomolecule design models (AlphaFold, Evo2, ESM, etc).
- Experience designing and running experiments to improve model performance.
- Strong coding skills and ML framework (PyTorch, JAX, etc) expertise.
- Passion for the impact of AI for science.
Preferred:
- Publications in ML for biology at top research venues.
- Experience with building design-build-test loops (DBTL) for biomolecular design.
- Experience with distributed systems or high-performance computing.
- Experience with large language models or reinforcement learning.
Flagship Pioneering
Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology company that invents and builds platform companies, each with the potential for multiple transformative human health and sustainability products. Since its launch in 2000, Flagship has originated and fostered more than 100 scientific ventures. The current Flagship ecosystem comprises over 40 companies, including Denali Therapeutics, Foghorn Therapeutics, Generate:Biomedicines, Inari, Indigo Agriculture, and Tessera Therapeutics.
Cambridge, MA