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Northeastern University · 2 hours ago

ML Performance Engineer, Drug Discovery

Boston, MA (Main Campus)

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$75K/yr - $106K/yr

1+ years exp

Northeastern University is a global research university and leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. The ML Performance Engineer will conduct applied research in the AI and Life Sciences team, focusing on developing AI algorithms for drug synergies and collaborating with academic and industry partners.

Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

(90%) Co-develop, collaboratively lead and participate in research projects that advance scientific knowledge and solve relevant societal and industrial problems. Participation in these projects will include working with graduate or undergraduate students, scientific programming, data analysis, manuscript preparation, meeting with collaborators, etc

(5%) Represent the university in conferences, seminars, and other public events

(5%) Other assignments as deemed necessary

Qualification

Machine LearningAI Model DevelopmentComputational BiologyDrug Efficacy PredictionResearch Software DevelopmentEntrepreneurial MindsetCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Required

An MS in computer science, computational biology, or bioinformatics with a heavy focus on machine learning and AI model training and development by the appointment start date

About 1 year of research or work experience in an academic group. Corporate experience will be considered if it is aligned with the job role

A record of outstanding research, as evidenced by software outputs, and other scholarly measures of impact

Strong demonstrable background in machine learning. Must have demonstrable experience in building AI models for alternative splicing

Must have 1+ years of experience in computational approaches and datasets used in drug efficacy and toxicity predictions

Must have familiarity with data generated by cell screening assays, cell painting, and cheminformatics

Must have experience in research software development, FAIR data/open science, life sciences data systems, and analysis of various kinds of ‘omics data (e.g., metabolomics, proteomics, genomics, transcriptomics, etc.)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Respect for diversity and the importance of interdisciplinary teams

Entrepreneurial mindset, self-starter, and innovative thinker while at the same time being able to navigate multi-layered channels within a university setting and work across multiple projects

Team-player who can collaborate effectively in a university setting and with corporate partners

Open-minded, assertive, and professional when collaborating and working within our team and with other groups within Northeastern University

Benefits

Medical

Vision

Dental

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life

Retirement-

Commuting & transportation

Company

Northeastern University

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Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university with a distinctive, experience-driven approach to education and discovery.

Founded in 1898

Boston, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.northeastern.edu/cri/

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