AI Research Scientist I

Role Description

• Propose and prototype AI and Machine Learning solutions that address use cases in 1910’s design pipeline
• Apply productized AI and Machine Learning models to advance 1910’s active drug design campaigns with the support of senior members of the AI Research Team
• Write and publish peer reviewed scientific articles with the support of senior members of the AI Research Team
• Periodically presenting recent AI research at internal journal clubs
• Learn how a molecule processes through the drug discovery process
• Work cross-functionally with scientific colleagues, being a subject matter expert in how AI and Machine Learning can be used to answer cheminformatics and bioinformatics questions
• Keep up-to-date on cutting-edge research in the AI for drug discovery space

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline (Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, etc.)
• A strong understanding of statistics and classical machine learning methods (SVM, RF, etc.)
• Experience training and deploying cutting edge deep learning methods (Transformers, Graph Neural Networks, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience writing clean, maintainable, production-quality Python code, with examples available in code repositories.
• Familiarity with MLOps and DevOps best practices
• Exposure to distributed computing (Microsoft Azure, HPC Cluster, etc.)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving projects and shifting priorities driven by business needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear documentation for roadmaps, proposals, and related materials

Nice to Haves

• An understanding of how a molecule progresses through the drug discovery process
• Relevant industry experience via internship and co-op (AI, Drug Discovery, etc.)