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Research Scientist Graduate (Computational Biology (AI-for-Science))

1 Hour ago • All levels • Research & Development • $106,590 PA - $139,650 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance's AI for Science team seeks a Research Scientist Graduate (PhD) to revolutionize biological science using large-scale foundational models. Responsibilities include staying updated on computational biology advancements, collaborating with diverse team members, and developing cutting-edge models for tasks like complex structure/conformation generation, molecule design, and unified multimodal modeling. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in a relevant field, extensive experience in biomolecule structure prediction and design, and proficiency with tools in structural biology, molecular dynamics, or quantum chemistry. Industrial experience and a proven track record in developing new computational methods are preferred.
Must have:
  • PhD in computational biology or related field
  • Extensive experience in biomolecule structure prediction and design
  • Proficiency in relevant computational tools
  • Collaboration skills
  • Keeping up with advancements in computational biology
Good to have:
  • Industrial experience in structural biology or drug discovery
  • Proven track record in developing new computational methods
  • Proficiency with tools in structural biology, molecular dynamics, or quantum chemistry
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Life insurance
  • Wellbeing benefits
  • Paid holidays, sick days, and personal time

Job Details

Responsibilities
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
Minimum Qualifications: - PhD in computational biology, structural biology, or computer-aided drug design (CADD). - Extensive experience in solving biological problems related to biomolecule structure prediction and design using computational tools and domain knowledge. Preferred Qualifications: - Industrial experience in structural biology or drug discovery. - Proven track record in developing new computational methods for biology or drug discovery. - Proficiency with tools in structural biology, molecular dynamics, or quantum chemistry.
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $106590 - $139650 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 may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. 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:

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.

About Us

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico 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 ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance'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 towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. 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. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

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 enrich life. 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.

Reasonable Accommodation

ByteDance 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

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