Mount Sinai Health System · 2 hours ago
Associate Researcher I- Pharmacological Sciences
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$59K/yr - $77K/yr
0+ years expMount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, and they are seeking an Associate Researcher I for laboratory research. The role involves conducting experiments, developing AI and machine learning models for antibody design, and collaborating with experimental scientists.
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Responsibilities
Develop, train, benchmark, and deploy deep learning models for antibody and nanobody structure prediction, inverse folding, affinity prediction, and generative sequence design
Build large-scale antibody–antigen datasets from public and in-house repertoire, structural, and biophysical data
Implement pipelines for epitope mapping, paratope analysis, and multi-epitope antibody design
Perform in silico affinity maturation using structure-guided and language-model-based approaches
Design and maintain reproducible data processing, model training, and evaluation pipelines using Python, PyTorch, and related ML frameworks
Collaborate with experimental scientists to prioritize, interpret, and iterate on designed antibody candidates
Analyze model outputs using structural modeling, docking, and confidence scoring metrics
Maintain detailed documentation of computational workflows and results
Qualification
Required
Bachelors or Masters degree in science or related field required
No experience required. One year of research experience preferred
Preferred
Master's degree in computational biology, bioinformatics, computer science, biomedical engineering, or a related field
Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
Knowledge of protein structure, antibody engineering, and structural bioinformatics
Experience with Linux-based computing environments, HPC and version control systems
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary research environment
Company
Mount Sinai Health System
Mount Sinai Health System delivers integrated medical care, research, and medical education through its network.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$41.9MKey Investors
National Institutes of HealthHearst Health Prize.Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
2024-11-11Grant· $7M
2024-06-06Grant· $0.1M
2023-11-02Grant· $7M
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
David Feinberg
Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
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