Machine Learning Scientist Berkeley, California, United States
Company: Profluent Bio Inc.
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: September 26, 2024
Job Description:
Profluent is an AI-first protein design company. Founded in
2022, we develop deep generative models to design and validate
novel, functional proteins to revolutionize biomedicine. Based in
Berkeley, CA, we are backed by leading investors including Spark
Capital, Insight Partners, Air Street Capital, AIX Ventures, and
Convergent Ventures.Profluent is looking for a motivated,
creativeMachine Learning (ML) Scientist to drive research into new
technologies for biomolecular design. This position offers an
opportunity to work at the forefront of generative modeling
research across language processing, representation learning, and
protein engineering. You should be a self-directed researcher who
has the ability to rapidly prototype and evaluate new models and
algorithms in the biomolecular domain.As an early employee, you
will proactively shape the direction of our machine learning
efforts and collaborate across diverse teams of computational and
experimental scientists.Responsibilities
- Design and develop state-of-the-art deep learning methods for
protein sequence, structure, and function prediction and apply them
to protein design
- Curate relevant datasets and design tasks for rigorous
evaluation of generative models
- Collaborate with Biology team to design and characterize novel
designed biomolecules
- Implement, analyze, and interpret multiple computational
approaches and present results to colleagues in regular update
meetings
- Work within a collaborative, fast-paced, interdisciplinary team
across biology and machine learning to help shape the scientific
and strategic vision of the companyQualifications
- PhD (or equivalent industry experience) in Computer Science,
Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Applied Math,
Computational Biology, Statistics, or a related field
- Experience with conceiving of, implementing, and evaluating
novel machine learning techniques
- Publications at major machine learning conferences (NeurIPS,
ICML, ICLR) or scientific journals (Nature, Science, Nature
Biotech, Nature Methods, PNAS)
- Experience with modern deep learning frameworks such as Pytorch
or JaxPreferences (but not required)
- Familiarity with foundational biology of proteins and nucleic
acids
- Experience developing machine learning models for proteins
(language models, structure prediction, design)
- Previous experience in data extraction and curation from
bioinformatics data sources
- Familiarity with wet lab experimental assays and associated
limitations
- Experience with cloud compute platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)
Actual salary will be determined based on relevant skills,
qualifications, experience, training, and market data. Benefits
package may vary depending on company policies and eligibility
criteria. Hiring Salary Range$150,000 - $200,000 USDWhat we offer
at Profluent
- A high-growth opportunity with meaningful impact
- Competitive compensation package
- Health insurance (health/dental/vision)
- Generous paid time off (PTO) policy
- Commitment to physical and mental well-being
- More benefits and perks to be added!Profluent Bio, Inc is an
equal opportunity employer promoting diversity and inclusion in the
workspace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical
or mental disability, medical conditions, veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender
expression), sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and
breastfeeding), genetic information, taking or requesting
statutorily protected leave, or any other basis protected by
law.Legal authorization to work in the United States is required.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required
to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and
to complete the required employment eligibility verification form
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