5h ago

Computational Protein Designer

San Francisco

โœจ $140k-$190k / yearest.

full-timeseniorbiotech

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๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll join a team at the interface of generative AI and synthetic biology, designing proteins using frontier models and experimental validation. You'll generate insights to improve protein functionality and operate between machine learning and lab units. This role offers the chance to work with the team behind AlphaFold and shape a growing organization.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Design proteins using generative AI models for experimental validation.
  • Coordinate with lab engineers to optimize design and validation strategy.
  • Analyze experimental results to improve model performance.
  • Develop and execute biochemical assays for wet-lab validation.

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • PhD (or equivalent industry experience) in computational biology, bioinformatics, or related field.
  • Proven track record of running protein design campaigns end-to-end.
  • Experience with generative AI modeling including model training and large-scale inference.
  • Extensive wet lab biology experience with independent execution of design campaigns.

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Experience with homology-based and structural bioinformatics using large databases.
  • Experience scaling a young biotech startup.
  • Experience applying generative AI in synthetic biology applications.

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿงช Work with Nobel-prize winning technology (AlphaFold team).
  • ๐ŸŒ Hybrid collaboration across London and San Francisco sites.
  • ๐Ÿ“š Continuous learning and interdisciplinary exchange.
  • ๐Ÿš€ Moonshot mission with positive global impact.
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