Postdoctoral AI for Cryo-EM 3D Pose Estimation (Hybrid)

Astex Pharmaceuticals; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Job summary

Astex Pharmaceuticals (Cambridge, UK) offers a joint post‑doctoral position with IE University (Madrid) to develop cutting‑edge deep learning algorithms for cryo‑EM single particle analysis. The role focuses on 3D pose estimation from low SNR cryo‑EM images and involves cross‑border collaboration.

The successful candidate will work with extensive cryo‑EM datasets, employing self‑supervised learning and foundation models, and contribute to publications while exploring new AI methods for

Qualifications

• PhD in mathematics, computer science or related field.
• Strong background in deep learning and computer vision for scientific imaging.
• Experience with cryo-EM or biological imaging is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop deep learning algorithms for cryo-EM SPA image analysis.
• Advance 3D pose estimation with self-supervised representations.
• Collaborate with Cambridge and Madrid teams on research challenges.
• Disseminate results through publication and presentations.

Skills

Python

PyTorch

Computer vision

Cryo-EM knowledge

Teamwork

Education

PhD in mathematics, computer science or related

Tools

Git

C/C++

CUDA

Job description

Astex Pharmaceuticals (Cambridge, UK) offers a joint post‑doctoral position with IE University (Madrid) to develop cutting‑edge deep learning algorithms for cryo‑EM single particle analysis. The role focuses on 3D pose estimation from low SNR cryo‑EM images and involves cross‑border collaboration.

The successful candidate will work with extensive cryo‑EM datasets, employing self‑supervised learning and foundation models, and contribute to publications while exploring new AI methods for