Research Scientist Graduate, Biomolecular Structure Foundation Models, (Seed AI-for-Science) - 2026 Start (PhD) jobs in United States
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ByteDance · 19 hours ago

Research Scientist Graduate, Biomolecular Structure Foundation Models, (Seed AI-for-Science) - 2026 Start (PhD)

positionSeattle, WA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$130K/yr - $246K/yr

ByteDance is a company focused on inspiring creativity and enriching life through innovative products. They are seeking a graduate research scientist to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team on developing next-generation models for molecular design and drug discovery.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of ML researchers, computational biologists, and chemists to tackle cutting-edge scientific challenges in molecular modeling
Develop and optimize large-scale models that integrate diverse biological modalities (e.g., sequences, 3D structures, molecular properties) to address complex biomolecular challenges—ranging from conformational landscape modeling to interaction and binding affinity prediction, and design of proteins and small molecules
Stay current with advances in machine learning and proactively integrate cutting-edge techniques into our biomolecular models

Qualification

PhD in relevant fieldDeep learning researchPythonML frameworksIndependent researchIntellectual curiosity

Required

PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computational Biology, or a related technical field
Strong research background in deep learning, with a publication record in areas such as NLP, computer vision, generative modeling, reinforcement learning, or biological applications
Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch
Proven ability to independently drive research ideas from concept to working prototype
Deep intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to engaging with unfamiliar scientific problems and disciplines

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) savings plan with company match
Paid parental leave
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Wellbeing benefits
10 paid holidays per year
10 paid sick days per year
17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)

Company

ByteDance

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ByteDance is a technology company that develops content creation platforms and services.
dateFounded in 2012
location
Beijing, Beijing, CHN
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://bytedance.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$9.8B
Key Investors
Capital TodayG42Tiger Global Management
2025-11-20Secondary Market· $300M
2024-07-25Secondary Market
2023-03-14Secondary Market· $100M

Leadership Team

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Jochen Bischoff
Head of Global Business Solutions - Africa
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Matty Lin
General Manager, Global Business Solutions, KR
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