Machine Learning Scientist, BioML
Profluent Bio, Emeryville, CA, Hybrid
Research DevelopmentPhd RequiredSenior
About the role
Responsibilities
* Design and develop state-of-the-art predictive and generative models incorporating domain-specific evolutionary and experimental data * Leverage massive-scale protein and nucleic acid data to train specialized models for protein understanding and design * Curate relevant datasets and design tasks for rigorous evaluation of generative models * Collaborate across the machine learning and protein design teams to adapt and apply techniques for experimental validation * Implement, analyze, and interpret multiple computational approaches and present results to colleagues in regular update meetings * Work within a collaborative, fast-paced, interdisciplinary team across biology and machine learning to help shape the scientific and strategic vision of the companyQualifications
* PhD (or equivalent industry experience) in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Applied Math, Computational Biology, Statistics, or a related field * Experience with conceiving of, implementing, and evaluating novel machine learning techniques at the intersection with biology * Publications at major machine learning conferences (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR) or scientific journals (Nature, Science, Nature Biotech, Nature Methods, PNAS) * Experience with modern deep learning frameworks such as Pytorch or JaxPreferences
* Familiarity with foundational biology of proteins and nucleic acids * Experience developing machine learning models for proteins (language models, structure prediction, design) * Experience with cloud compute platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure, OCI) * Previous experience in data extraction and curation from bioinformatics data sources * Familiarity with wet lab experimental assays and associated limitations * 3 to 5 years of industry experienceWhat We Offer
* High-growth opportunity with meaningful impact on the future of protein design * Competitive compensation package with equity participation * 401(k) with a strong employer match * Comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision insurance * Generous PTO policy and commitment to work-life balance * Professional development opportunities in a cutting-edge field at the intersection of AI and biologyAbout Profluent Bio
Profluent is an AI-first protein design company. Founded in 2022, we develop deep generative models to design and validate novel, functional proteins to revolutionize biomedicine. Based in Emeryville, CA, we are backed by leading investors including Spark Capital, Insight Partners, Air Street Capital, AIX Ventures, and Convergent Ventures. To learn more about our mission to decode the language of life with AI, visit profluent.bio.