Machine Learning Research Scientist ($120k-180k + Equity) at Deep tech AI research startup
$120,000 - $180,000 / year
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Machine Learning Research Scientist
Salary: $120k-180k + Equity
Company Description: Deep tech AI research startup
Job Description:Join a pioneering deep tech AI research startup as a Machine Learning Research Scientist. You'll design, build, and test advanced protein language models, driving innovation from theoretical concepts to practical implementation. This role demands a strong mathematical foundation and a passion for impactful, mission-driven research in a fast-paced, early-stage environment, collaborating closely with lab teams to create groundbreaking proteins.
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Why this role is remarkable:
Lead the design and implementation of novel protein language models, pushing the boundaries of AI in biotech.
Join a well-funded, seed-stage startup backed by top-tier VCs, poised for significant growth and impact.
Work in a highly mission-driven environment where your theoretical expertise directly contributes to changing the world.
What you will do:
Design, build, and rigorously test in-house protein language models, implementing your own research ideas.
Drive the full research process from deep theoretical understanding to practical, high-quality implementation.
Collaborate closely with the lab team to translate model outputs into the best possible protein designs.
The ideal candidate:
Possesses a PhD in Computer Science, Statistics, Machine Learning, or Mathematics.
Has a strong publication record in theoretical Machine Learning or Mathematics (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR).
Demonstrates an extremely strong mathematical background, excellent coding skills, and a proactive research approach.
Who are Jack & Jill?Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.
And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.
Next steps
• Step 1. Visit our website• Step 2. Click 'Talk to Jack'.• Step 3. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions.• Step 4. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role.
Step 5. If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will make the introduction.Step 6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free.
We never post fake jobs• This isn't a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network.• Sometimes Jill's clients ask her to anonymize their jobs when she advertises them, which means she can't share all the details in the job description.• We appreciate this can make them look a bit suspect, but there isn't much we can do about it.
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