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AI Scientist Intern, Computational Protein Design

Xaira Therapeutics
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States; South San Francisco, California, United States
Posted
23 days ago
Department
Computational Protein Design
Salary
$10,000–$15,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Currently pursuing a MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or a related technical field
  • 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
  • Prior research experience demonstrated through publications and/or significant open source code authorship
  • Interest in contributing to open-source deep learning libraries and frameworks
What the job really is

As an AI Scientist Intern at Xaira Therapeutics, you will collaborate with scientists and engineers to develop generative AI models aimed at designing protein and antibody therapeutics. Your role will involve applying deep learning methods, training models on GPUs using PyTorch, and contributing to research projects in protein structure and sequence modeling. You will also engage in discussions to innovate AI methodologies and document your findings throughout the internship.

Benefits
  • Expected monthly compensation range is $10,000–$15,000, depending on experience and qualifications
  • Open to higher compensation for candidates with exceptional experience or impact
  • Unique learning experience with hands-on exposure to AI and computational protein design
Things to weigh
  • Internship duration is only 3 months
  • No specific details on the team size or structure are provided
  • Focus on AI methodologies may limit exposure to other areas of drug discovery
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