2027 Spring Intern - Prescient Frontier Research

F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Paid holidays

On-site in South San Francisco

Job summary

Genentech, a Roche subsidiary, is seeking a Spring 2027 Intern for the Frontier Research Department in South San Francisco. The role focuses on foundational machine learning research, with emphasis on sampling and generative modeling, and opportunities to contribute to publications and code development.

The 12-week, full-time internship offers a stipend and on-site collaboration with top biotech researchers. Applicants must be PhD students in relevant fields and have strong programming skills.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).
• Majors: Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics.
• Strong analytical/mathematical skills.
• Strong programming skills.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in cutting-edge research in sampling and generative modeling with potential drug-discovery applications.
• Develop well-documented code to facilitate adoption of the methods.
• Contribute to and drive publications, and present results at internal and external scientific conferences.

Skills

Strong programming skills

Analytical/mathematical skills

Research problem-solving

Education

PhD student in a relevant field

Job description

2027 Spring Intern - Prescient Frontier Research Department Summary

Frontier Research is a specialized unit within the Computational Sciences CoE at Genentech / Roche, dedicated to foundational machine learning research and the development of new algorithmic frameworks. We seek an exceptional graduate student intern with a demonstrated research background in machine learning, a passion for independent research and technical problem-solving, and a proven ability to develop and implement research ideas. This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site.

The Opportunity

• Participate in cutting-edge research in sampling and generative modeling, with potential applications to drug discovery.
• Develop well-documented code to facilitate adoption of the methods.
• Contribute to and drive publications, and present results at internal and external scientific conferences.

Program Highlights

• Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
• Program start dates are in January 2027 (Spring).
• A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.
• Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.
• Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.

Who You Are

Required Education

Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student).

Required Majors

Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics.

Required Skills

• Strong analytical/mathematical skills.
• Strong programming skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $52.00 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants.

Who We Are

Genentech, a member of the Roche group and founder of the biotechnology industry, is dedicated to pursuing groundbreaking science to discover and develop medicines for people with serious and life-threatening diseases.

To solve the world's most complex health challenges, we ask bigger questions that challenge our industry and the boundaries of science to transform society. Our transformational discoveries include the first targeted antibody for cancer and the first medicine for primary progressive multiple sclerosis.

The next step is yours.