St. Jude Children's Research Hospital · 3 weeks ago
Postdoc (Deep Learning Research/Engineering)
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital is dedicated to pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases, and they are seeking a skilled deep learning researcher/engineer to join their Quantum AI for Bio Lab. The role involves developing computational methods for drug discovery using machine learning and quantum computing, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and contributing to high-impact publications.
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Responsibilities
Research, develop, and optimize deep learning architectures (e.g. for drug discovery and/or quantum chemistry)
Work extensively with complex 3D and multimodal data
Deploy and Operationalize Models
Tune the performance of deep learning models
Stay at the Frontier of Deep Learning
Collaborate with domain experts, e.g. computational chemists, structural biologists, and experimental scientists within the QAI4Bio Lab and the broader Structural Biology Department
Publish high-quality research in top-tier journals and conferences
Work with colleagues to deploy models into production research platforms or scientific software tools
Qualification
Required
Proven hands-on experience (3+ years preferred) in deep learning research and development
Proficiency in deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
Deep understanding of deep learning
Experience with many types of deep learning models (e.g. GNNs, CNNs, transformers, diffusion models, ...)
Excellent programming skills in Python
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment
Preferred
PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering, or a related discipline
Familiarity with molecular modeling software (e.g., RDKit, OpenBabel) and/or structural biology concepts is highly desirable
Experience with cloud or HPC environments and GPU-based training pipelines
Record of publications in AI/ML and physical sciences journals or conferences
Familiarity with quantum/chemistry software
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare
Competitive salary
Tuition assistance for continued education
Exceptional work-life balance with ample paid time off
On-site gym
Employee pharmacy
Company
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Judy A. Habib
Chair, Board of Directors
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