AI Scientist Intern, Computational Protein Design

The role

You will work on computational protein design as an AI Scientist Intern. You will help develop and apply deep learning models for protein and antibody structure, sequence, or property modeling, under the guidance of experienced scientists and engineers.

What you will do

• Develop and apply deep learning methods for protein/antibody structure, sequence, or property modeling, under the guidance and mentorship of experienced scientists and engineers
• Implement and train models on GPUs using PyTorch
• Contribute to ongoing research projects involving protein structure, sequence, or biophysical/affinity datasets
• Participate in discussions to help generate innovative ideas for advancing AI methodologies in computational protein design
• Document findings and communicate progress effectively to peers and mentors

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing a MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field, with strong publication record
• Hands-on experience with PyTorch and training/inference of AI models on GPUs
• Strong interest in AI innovation and its applications to interdisciplinary fields such as biology and chemistry
• Extensive hands-on experience with deep learning methods and frameworks
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and learn from experienced mentors
• A scientifically curious mindset with a passion for exploring new challenges

Nice to have

• Experience with large-scale distributed training and inference
• Exposure to molecular structure or biological sequence data or computational biology/bioinformatics, not required
• Prior research experience demonstrated through publications and/or significant open source code authorship
• Interest in contributing to open-source deep learning libraries and frameworks

Benefits

• Hands-on exposure to the intersection of AI and computational protein design
• A unique learning experience
• Opportunity to contribute meaningfully to real-world projects
• Opportunity to collaborate with interdisciplinary experts in biology, drug discovery, and clinical research

Before you apply

• Must be currently pursuing a MS or PhD

About the company

Xaira is a biotech startup using AI to transform drug discovery and development. It develops generative AI models to design protein and antibody therapeutics and foundation models for biology and disease.