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AI in Residence

Xaira Therapeutics
Location
South San Francisco, California, United States
Posted
2 months ago
Department
BioMedical AI
Salary
$10,000–$15,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Recent MS or PhD graduates (or equivalent research experience) in ML/AI, computational biology, biomedical engineering, or related fields
  • Evidence of research excellence through high-quality publications or artifacts
  • Demonstrated ability to lead substantial technical work with originality
  • Motivation to translate rigorous research into reliable, deployable AI systems that support therapeutic discovery
Nice to have
  • Top venues for publications (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, CVPR, ACL; Nature Methods, Cell Systems) are a plus
  • Strong preprints, open-source contributions, or shipped systems with demonstrated impact
What the job really is

The AI in Residence role at Xaira Therapeutics focuses on applying advanced AI techniques to drug discovery and development. Residents will collaborate with AI scientists and drug discovery teams to design, build, and deploy machine learning models that have real scientific implications. The position emphasizes hands-on work, project ownership, and contributions to high-impact AI efforts in a small, selective cohort.

Benefits
  • Expected monthly compensation range of $10,000–$15,000, depending on experience and qualifications
  • Open to higher compensation for candidates with exceptional experience or impact
  • Dedicated technical mentor and structured feedback from senior leadership
  • Support for publications and conference presentations when appropriate
Things to weigh
  • Position is highly selective and competitive
  • Program duration is limited to 6–12 months
  • Candidates must be prepared to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
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