Applied AI Research Scientist — Hybrid, Drug Discovery Platform

Aqemia; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible remote days

Two remote days per week

Job summary

AQEMIA in Paris and London is seeking an Applied AI Research Scientist to join its Drug Discovery Platform, blending ML research with practical molecular applications. You’ll design new models and translate them into actionable insights for internal and partnered programs.

You’ll work with chemists and biologists, enjoy flexible work options with up to two remote days per week, and join a mission-driven team backed by significant funding and a growing pipeline of projects.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computational Chemistry, or related field.
• Strong problem-solving skills, autonomy and a collaborative mindset.
• ~3‑5 years of experience applying ML in scientific or industrial settings.
• Strong experience with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit‑learn).
• Solid Python programming skills and experience working with scientific computing libraries.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement novel Deep Learning algorithms (GNNs, generative, physics‑based models).
• Take part in cutting‑edge research and bibliographic exploration.
• Collaborate with research and drug discovery teams to translate models into actionable insights.
• Develop robust ML models (regression, ranking) from molecular and biological data.
• Collaborate with chemists and biologists; deliver results that drive compound prioritization.
• Own ML workstreams from start to finish: goals, timelines and stakeholder communication.
• Deliver models and predictions that scientists can use in their everyday workflows.

Skills

ML frameworks

Python programming

Problem solving

Autonomy

Collaborative mindset

Deep learning

GNNs

Generative models

Physics-informed AI

Education

MSc or PhD in Computer Science, ML, Computational Chemistry, or related field

Tools

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Scikit-learn

Job description

AQEMIA in Paris and London is seeking an Applied AI Research Scientist to join its Drug Discovery Platform, blending ML research with practical molecular applications. You’ll design new models and translate them into actionable insights for internal and partnered programs.

You’ll work with chemists and biologists, enjoy flexible work options with up to two remote days per week, and join a mission-driven team backed by significant funding and a growing pipeline of projects.