Staff Research Scientist, Machine Learning

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada KenkoTech Futures Full time

Staff Research Scientist, Machine Learning Direct message the job poster from KenkoTech Futures 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 Ph.D. (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 Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full-time Job Function Research, Science, and Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at KenkoTech Futures by 2x Get notified about new Deep Learning Researcher jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr



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