Research Scientist,Biomolecular Structure Foundation Models; Seed AI--Science - 2026 Star Job Seattle area,Washington USA,IT/Tech

Position: Research Scientist, Biomolecular Structure Foundation Models, (Seed AI-for-Science) - 2026 Star[...]

Understanding biological structure is central to deciphering the mechanisms of life and advancing drug design. We are developing next-generation, structure-centric, multimodal foundation models that power key applications—from complex structure prediction and functional modeling to de novo molecular design.

We are a cross-disciplinary team of experts in machine learning, structural biology, computational chemistry, and bioinformatics, supported by strong engineering infrastructure and access to large-scale compute resources. We aim to develop open, high-precision, generalizable models that drive breakthroughs in biology and drug discovery.

Responsibilities

Collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of ML researchers, computational biologists, and chemists to tackle cutting‑edge scientific challenges in molecular modeling.

Develop and optimize large-scale models that integrate diverse biological modalities (e.g., sequences, 3D structures, molecular properties) to address complex biomolecular challenges—ranging from conformational landscape modeling to interaction and binding affinity prediction, and design of proteins and small molecules.

Stay current with advances in machine learning and proactively integrate cutting‑edge techniques into our biomolecular models.

What We Offer

A collaborative, impact-driven environment at the intersection of biology and AI.
Access to cutting-edge compute infrastructure and proprietary tools.
Opportunities to contribute to open science and transformative technologies in drug discovery.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computational Biology, or a related technical field.

1–5 years of research or industry experience applying deep learning to real-world problems, ideally involving scientific or multimodal data.

Strong research background in deep learning, with a publication record in areas such as NLP, computer vision, generative modeling, reinforcement learning, or biological applications.

Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch.

Proven ability to independently drive research ideas from concept to working prototype.

Deep intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to engaging with unfamiliar scientific problems and disciplines.

Reasonable Accommodation

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Job Information

Compensation: The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $177,688–$341,734 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits: Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues.

Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems.

Exercising sound judgment.

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