Skills

Communication Problem-solving Research Training Machine Learning PyTorch Deep Learning Artificial Intelligence

Job Specifications

Job Title: Staff Research Scientist, ML

Location: USA / Canada (On-Site / Remote)

Stage: Series C (~$250M funding)

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About the Opportunity:

We're partnering with a trailblazing biotech harnessing artificial intelligence to transform how medicines are discovered. Their proprietary AI platform fuses machine learning, bioinformatics, and large-scale genomic data to uncover novel drug targets and mechanisms unreachable by traditional methods.

As a Senior / Staff Machine Learning Scientist, you'll join an elite research team advancing the frontier of AI in biology. You'll design, train, and scale cutting-edge deep learning models across massive biological datasets--turning complex data into breakthrough insights that power the next generation of genetic medicines.

Responsibilities:

Develop and lead research on advanced deep learning architectures and training paradigms (supervised, self-supervised, generative, multi-modal) for large-scale biological and genomic data
Collaborate with computational biologists and domain experts to design scientifically meaningful machine learning tasks and models
Implement, train, and optimize high-performance models that generate interpretable insights from complex datasets
Stay ahead of emerging trends in AI and identify opportunities to apply cutting-edge ML research to real-world biological problems
Mentor and guide junior scientists and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration
Present findings internally and externally through talks, publications, and cross-functional discussions

Qualifications:

PhD (or equivalent experience) in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, or a related quantitative discipline
Deep understanding of modern deep learning methods (e.g., Transformers, state-space models, LLMs) and hands-on experience with frameworks such as PyTorch or JAX
Proven success developing, training, and deploying ML models on large, complex datasets
Strong problem-solving ability and a track record of delivering innovative, high-impact research
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams
(Preferred) 2+ years of postdoctoral or industry experience, with publications in top-tier ML venues (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR) and experience mentoring or leading research projects

About the Company

(kenko) - The balance of vitality and harmony in body and mind. We're committed to advancing innovation and growth by focusing on AI and cutting-edge technologies in the Health & BioTech space. We connect ambitious businesses with top talent across AI & Data, Software & Product, sales, marketing, and more. Backed by our capital investor, Fourteen Group, we've got the financial strength and industry expertise to take our services even further, ensuring our clients stay ahead in the dynamic healthtech and biotech sectors. Our ... Know more