SandboxAQ · 10 months ago
AI BioPharma, Physics Methods (Affinity)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$167K/yr - $234K/yr
1+ years expSandboxAQ develops AI and quantum technology solutions that enhance cybersecurity and materials science. They are looking for a Research Scientist with deep experience in applying machine learning techniques to computational chemistry and biology to develop new computational tools for drug discovery.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityInformation TechnologyQuantum ComputingSaaS
Responsibilities
Plan and execute molecular dynamics (MD) runs for synthetic data generation
Implement expressive and efficient deep-learning architectures
Work with a multidisciplinary team of medicinal chemists, computational chemists, physicists, engineers, and machine learning scientists to produce novel models for drug discovery, including for protein-ligand affinity prediction
Reproduce and improve upon academic results in the field of ML-enhanced drug discovery
Write patents, research papers, and technical documents
Participate and present at international conferences
Qualification
Required
A PhD, in computer science, machine learning, computational chemistry, or any scientific field involving substantial work in the above
1-3 years industry and/or postdoctoral experience in ML enhanced biopharma
Experience with geometric deep learning applied to molecular and biological systems
Experience with physics-based simulation methods for molecules and biological systems, such as molecular dynamics and free energy perturbation
Excellent communication skills
Superior coding ability in Python and relevant ML frameworks such as PyTorch
Benefits
Annual discretionary bonuses
Equity
Competitive salaries
Stock options depending on employment type
Generous learning opportunities
Medical/dental/vision
Family planning/fertility
PTO (summer and winter breaks)
Financial wellness resources
401(k) plans
Company
SandboxAQ
SandboxAQ develops AI and quantum technology solutions that enhance biopharma, cybersecurity, and materials science.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$975MKey Investors
Eric Schmidt Angel InvestmentsMichael J. Fox Foundation
2025-04-04Series E· $150M
2024-12-18Series E· $300M
2024-10-29Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Jack Hidary
Chief Executive Officer
Joerg Rathenberg
Head Of Marketing
Recent News
2026-01-10
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