AI Research Scientist I

1910; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Generous vacation and parental leave

Team building activities

Great colleagues

Job summary

1910 in Boston, Massachusetts, seeks an AI Research Scientist to drive AI/ML innovations for drug discovery. Responsibilities include developing AI solutions, publishing research, and collaborating with a dedicated team of experts.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in Python, machine learning, and deep learning techniques, as well as outstanding communication skills, to effectively share insights within the organization.

1910 values a diverse workplace and offers competitive compensation along with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of statistics and classical machine learning methods.
• Experience with deep learning methods, including Transformers and Graph Neural Networks.
• Ability to write clean and maintainable production-quality Python code.

Responsibilities

• Propose and prototype AI and Machine Learning solutions for drug design.
• Apply AI models to advance drug design campaigns.
• Write and publish peer-reviewed scientific articles.

Skills

Statistics and classical machine learning methods

Deep learning methods

Python programming

MLOps and DevOps best practices

Distributed computing

Communication skills

Job description

We are the only AI-native biotech, pioneering small and large molecule therapeutics discovery by integrating massive multimodal data, frontier AI models, and high-throughput lab automation into an infrastructure for AI-enabled drug discovery.

We hire top 1% talent to join our interdisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, researchers, operators, innovators, drug developers, business professionals, and technologists.

Join us to build the world’s first AI infrastructure for tech-enabled drug discovery and to deliver a pipeline of diverse drug modalities for all major disease areas.

As an AI Research Scientist Iat1910 you will be expected to roll up your sleeves as an Individual Contributor (IC) by keeping up with relevant scientific literature, prototyping promising methods, and contributing to our active drug design campaigns by applying 1910’s productionized AI/ML models.

Role Description

• Propos e and prototyp e AI and M achine Learning solutions that address use cases in 1910’s design pipeline
• Apply productized AI and Machine Learning models to advance 1910’s active drug design campaigns with the support of senior members of the AI Research Team
• Writ e and publish peer reviewed scientific articles with the support of senior members of the AI Research Team
• Periodically presenting recent AI research at internal journal clubs
• Learn how a molecule processes through the drug discovery process
• Work cross-functionally with scientific colleagues, being a subject matter expert in how AI and Machine Learning can be used to answer cheminformatics and bioinformat ic s questions
• Keep up-to-date on cutting-edge research in the AI for drug discovery space

Qualifications

• A strong understanding of statistics and classical machine learning methods (SVM, RF, etc.)
• Experience training and deploying cutting edge deep learning methods (Transformers, Graph Neural Networks, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience writing clean, maintainable, production-quality Python code, with examples available in code repositories.
• Familiarity with MLOps and DevOps best practices
• Exposure to distributed computing (Microsoft Azure, HPC Cluster , etc.)
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving projects and shifting priorities driven by business needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to create clear documentation for roadmaps, proposals, and related materials

Nice to Haves

• An understanding of how a molecule progresses through the drug discovery process
• Relevant industry experience via internship and co-op (AI, Drug Discovery, etc.)

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Diversity and Inclusion (1910’s Promise)

At 1910, we believe that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. 1910 is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the interview process, please let your recruiter know. While 1910 supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation package
• Generous vacation and parental leave
• Super cool team building activities
• Great colleagues