Research Scientist, Computational Biology

6 Months ago • 2-5 Years • $177,688 PA - $341,734 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance's AI for Science team is seeking a Research Scientist, Computational Biology to revolutionize biological science through the development of large-scale foundational models. The role involves staying updated with advancements in computational biology, collaborating with diverse team members, and participating in the development of cutting-edge models for tasks like complex structure/conformation generation, molecule design, and unified multimodal modeling. Responsibilities include collaborating closely with team members, staying updated with advancements, and participating in the development of cutting-edge models for tasks such as complex structure/conformation generation, molecule design, and unified multimodal modeling of sequence, structure, function, and properties.
Must have:
  • PhD in computational biology, structural biology, or CADD
  • Industrial or postdoc experience in structural biology or drug discovery
  • Extensive experience in solving biological problems related to biomolecule structure prediction and design
Good to have:
  • Proven track record in developing new computational methods for biology or drug discovery
  • Proficiency with tools in structural biology, molecular dynamics, or quantum chemistry
Perks:
  • 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
  • Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match
  • Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans
  • Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO)
  • 10 paid sick days per year
  • 12 weeks of paid Parental leave
  • 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability
  • Mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra
  • 401K company match
  • Gym and cellphone service reimbursements

Job Details

Responsibilities
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Helo, and Resso, as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content. Why Join Us Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us. The AI for Science team has been focusing on tackling challenges in natural sciences, including biology, physics, and materials, with computational tools such as Machine Learning, Computational Chemistry, High-throughput Computation. Our goal is to create breakthroughs in natural science with new methodology and help the world. One of our goals is to revolutionize biological science through the development of large-scale foundational models that can be applied to a wide range of biological systems and tasks. To achieve this, we seek to discover model architectures that are both general and scalable in terms of data and parameter size. Responsibilities: - Stay updated with the latest advancements in computational biology. - Collaborate closely with team members from diverse backgrounds to tackle challenging biological problems. - Participate in the development and scaling of cutting-edge models for tasks such as complex structure/conformation generation, molecule design, and unified multimodal modeling of sequence, structure, function, and properties.
Qualifications
1. PhD in computational biology, structural biology, or computer-aided drug design (CADD). 2. Industrial or postdoc experience in structural biology or drug discovery. 3. Extensive experience in solving biological problems related to biomolecule structure prediction and design using computational tools and domain knowledge. Preferred Qualifications: - Proven track record in developing new computational methods for biology or drug discovery. - Proficiency with tools in structural biology, molecular dynamics, or quantum chemistry. ByteDance 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. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too. ByteDance Inc. 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 reach out to us at dataecommerce.accommodations@bytedance.com. By submitting an application for this role, you accept and agree to our global applicant privacy policy, which may be accessed here: https://jobs.bytedance.com/en/legal/privacy.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $177688 - $341734 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.

Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.

Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.

We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. 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:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

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

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

3. Exercising sound judgment.

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