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Flagship Pioneering · 3 days ago

(Senior) Machine Learning Scientist

Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement Machine Learning (AI/ML) models and algorithms in areas such as protein structure, quantum mechanics, and biomolecular (protein-protein and protein-ligand) interactions.

Closely collaborate with biologists and chemists to identify opportunities for ML acceleration.

Work hand-in-hand with experimental scientists to build novel data generation strategies and improve the quality of high throughput data screens for ML models.

Keep up-to-date with the latest advancements AI/ML, particularly those involving protein-structural models, biosimulations, functional genomics, and bioinformatics.

Mentor, both technically and professionally, both inside of your team and across disciplines.

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AI/ML ModelsProgramming LanguagesProtein StructureBiomolecular Interaction DataProtein Data BankMolecular DynamicsQuantum Chemistry ModellingFunctional RepresentationSmall Molecule EditorsProblem-SolvingClear CommunicationLeadershipFeedback

Required

PhD or advanced degree in Computer Science, Computational Biology/Chemistry, Bioinformatics or a related field.

Proficiency with various AI/ML models and relevant programming languages / tools (Python, JAX, PyTorch, TensorFlow etc.).

Proven experience applying AI/ML methods to diverse biological data; experience with protein structure preferred.

Experience with massive biomolecular interaction data sets, including the Protein Data Bank (PDB).

Highly competent in use of molecular dynamics, quantum chemistry modelling, or other relevant models for interrogating protein-ligand interactions

Be a thought leader and functional representative in a multi-functional environment tasked with creating first- or best-in-class small molecule editors

Clear communicator with authentic leadership qualities, open to take and give feedback up, down and across the organization.

Preferred

Experience with protein structure.

Company

Flagship Pioneering

Glassdoor

3.3

Flagship Pioneering is a venture capital firm that invests in life sciences and healthcare companies.

Founded in 2000

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

201-500 employees

http://flagshippioneering.com

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