Assistant Professor, AI Assisted Drug Design

About the role

The Cleveland Clinic is establishing an innovative Center for Experimental Therapeutics whose vision is to be at the forefront of drug discovery and development. The Center is committed to pioneering new approaches that leverage cutting-edge technologies and accelerate the creation of novel therapeutics that address unmet medical needs. It is supported by the exceptional resources at the Cleveland Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply AI/ML models in multiple areas of therapeutic development including novel target identification as well as prediction and design of novel therapeutic biologics (such as antibodies and nanobodies) and/or small molecule compounds.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate computational approaches with experimental validation.
• Secure research funding and lead projects in AI-driven drug discovery.
• Mentor graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, fostering a collaborative and innovative research environment.
• Publish high-impact research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific conferences.

Qualifications

• PhD. and/or M.D.(or equivalent in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Chemistry, or a related field).
• Demonstrated expertise in AI and machine learning techniques (such as deep learning, generative AI, foundation models) as applied to drug discovery.
• Strong publication record showcasing innovative research in AI and therapeutics.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Experience in securing research funding and leading research projects is desirable.

What We Offer

• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources within a collaborative research environment at Cleveland Clinic.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a leading academic institution.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

• Health Plan Options – You have the choice between two comprehensive Cleveland Clinic Employee Health Plan options: EHP and EHP Plus. Both plans are administered by Aetna and feature minimal copays for in-network care.
• Dental Care – Four plan options administered by Cigna are available.
• Vision Care – Two plan options administered by EyeMed are available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAs are available to help you pay for eligible expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Life Insurance – Employer-paid life insurance equals 1x your annual salary with an option to purchase supplemental life insurance up to 10x your salary. You may also purchase dependent life insurance for a spouse and dependent children.
• Short- and Long-term Disability Coverage – Short-term disability is available after one continuous year of regular full-time service; long-term disability begins after 90 days.
• Cleveland Clinic Investment Pension Plan offers eligible employees an excellent opportunity to build a retirement account for the future. It is fully funded by Cleveland Clinic and equal to 2.5% of your salary (increasing with more years of service).
• The 401(k) / 403(b) Plan also provides an important investment vehicle for retirement savings.