AI Research Scientist III

Job Description

As an AI Research Scientist III at 1910 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

• Propose and prototype AI and Machine Learning solutions that address use cases in 1910’s design pipeline 

• Independently apply productized AI and Machine Learning models to advance 1910’s active drug design campaigns 

• Independently write and publish peer reviewed scientific articles  and mentor junior AI Researchers with their work

• Periodically presenting recent AI research at internal journal clubs 

• Work cross-functionally with scientific colleagues, being a subject matter expert in how AI and Machine Learning can be used to answer cheminformatics and bioinformatics questions

• Keep up-to-date on cutting-edge research in the AI for drug discovery space 

• Manage junior AI Research Scientists including having weekly 1:1s, and regular performance reviews

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline (Computer Science, Biology, Chemistry, etc.)

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience (AI, Drug Discovery, etc.)

• A strong understanding of statistics and classical machine learning methods (SVM, RF, etc.) 

• Industry experience training and deploying cutting edge deep learning methods (Transformers, Graph Neural Networks, etc.) 

• Wet lab validation of at least 2 AI-driven drug discovery initiatives

• 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.) 

• Strong track record of publications of individual research in top-tier AI journals and conferences

• Ability to demonstrate business value related to developed AI and Machine Learning solutions in biology and medicinal chemistry related to your modeling efforts

• 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

• Past experience managing junior AI Research Scientists

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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
• Above market benefits
• Generous vacation and parental leave
• Super cool team building activities
• Great colleagues