Research Associate

1 month ago

Vancouver, Canada University of British Columbia Full time

Academic

Job Category

Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title

Research Associate

Department

Subramaniam Laboratory | Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | Faculty of Medicine (Sriram Subramaniam)

Posting End Date

December 8, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Dec 14, 2025

The expected pay rang for this position is $95,000-$110,000 per annum.

Our research combines novel technologies for AI-enabled and structure guided antibody discovery combined with state-of-the-art capabilities for cryo-EM and biochemistry. More details about our program can be found at

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Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
- Develop, apply, and iteratively improve AI guided modeling techniques and scientific workflows to accelerate protein design and antibody optimization campaigns via design-make-test-analyze cycles- Explore use of deep learning models to improve antibody design- Develop unit testing and regression testing suite for codebase- Generate quarterly progress reports on project advances and present at weekly team meetings- Collaborate closely with PROGENITER team members working on experimental aspects of biologics design including cryo-EM structural analysis, biochemistry and neutralization mechanisms- Stay abreast of the latest advances in the machine learning field and adapt relevant concepts into internal scientific workflows, as needed.

Education/Work Experience:
- PhD degree in computer science, applied math, statistics, bioinformatics, physics, chemistry or a related discipline.- Two or more years’ experience working with major deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX etc.) implementing modern deep learning models such as graph neural networks, Transformers, diffusion models.- Experience working with representation learning and generative AI models.- In-depth understanding of modern and classical machine learning (ML) methods with practical experience designing, training, and validating such algorithms.- Experience building scalable, optimized scientific software, and knowledge of GPU computation and CUDA.- Familiarity with 3D protein structures and protein sequences.- Demonstrated ability to work at a high level of personal and professional integrity.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with scientific and non-scientific personnel.- Excellent attention to detail with strong critical thinking and decision-making abilities.- Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.- Must be an independent, self-starter who is also an excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills.- Must be adaptable and flexible to work collaboratively and effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Applications should include a letter outlining the applicant’s research, strengths and experiences relevant to the position requirements, a detailed curriculum vitae and the names of three references.

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