About the role#
As an AI Scientist Intern on the Computational Protein Design team, you will work with scientists and engineers to develop generative AI models for protein and antibody therapeutic design. You will contribute to machine learning models for biology and collaborate with experts in drug discovery and clinical research.
What you'll do#
- Develop and apply deep learning methods for protein or antibody structure, sequence, and property modeling.
- Implement and train models on GPUs using PyTorch.
- Contribute to research projects involving protein structure, sequence, or biophysical datasets.
- Participate in team discussions to generate ideas for advancing AI methodologies in computational protein design.
- Document findings and communicate progress to peers and mentors.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an MS or PhD program in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field.
- Extensive hands-on experience with deep learning methods and frameworks.
- Practical experience with PyTorch and training or inference of AI models on GPUs.
- Prior research experience demonstrated through publications or significant open source code authorship.
Location & details#
- Locations: Seattle, Washington or South San Francisco, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Duration: 3 months.
- Status: Full-time and paid internship.
- Compensation: $10,000 to $15,000 per month depending on experience.
About Xaira Therapeutics
Xaira Therapeutics is a biotechnology company based in South San Francisco. Founded in 2023, it employs over 200 people. The company integrates machine learning research with data generation and therapeutic product development. Its work focuses on the drug discovery process to address human disease.
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