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Research Scientist Data Scientist Biomedical Science

Research Scientist, Computational Biology; Seed AI--Science

Job in Seattle, King County, Washington, 98127, USA
Listing for: ByteDance
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-20
Job specializations:
  • Research/Development
    Research Scientist, Data Scientist, Biomedical Science
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Research Scientist, Computational Biology (Seed AI-for-Science)

Research Scientist, Computational Biology (Seed AI-for-Science)

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.
  • Contribute to the design, training, and optimization of large-scale models for structure prediction across diverse biomolecular systems, addressing key challenges such as conformational sampling, binding affinity estimation, and de novo molecular generation.
  • Translate insights from structural biology, experimental data, and physical principles into scalable model architectures and generative algorithms.
    • 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.
    Qualifications
  • PhD in Computational Biology, Structural Biology, Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD), Biophysics, or a related field, with publications in top-tier journals or contributions to widely adopted tools.
  • 1–5 years of industry or postdoctoral experience with a proven track record of applying computational tools in drug discovery or molecular biology.
  • Extensive experience with computational tools and workflows in structural or computational biology, including molecular dynamics (e.g., GROMACS, AMBER), docking (e.g., Auto Dock, Glide), quantum chemistry (e.g., ORCA, Gaussian), structure prediction and design (e.g., Rosetta, RF Diffusion), or analysis of cryo‑EM/X‑ray data.
  • Hands‑on experience integrating wet‑lab and computational data, and applying structural or biological insights to address complex biological problems. Proficiency in programming and scientific computing (e.g., Python, C++, bioinformatics pipelines).
  • Strong scientific curiosity, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to quickly learn new concepts and tools.
    • About Us

    Founded in 2012, Byte Dance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including Tik Tok, Lemon8, Cap Cut, and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, Byte Dance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

    Why Join Byte Dance

    Inspiring creativity is at the core of Byte Dance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life – a mission we work toward every day. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users.

    When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless.

    Diversity & Inclusion

    Byte Dance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. We are passionate about celebrating our diverse voices and creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach.

    Reasonable Accommodation

    Byte Dance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs, or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please…

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