Microsoft Research AI for Science seeks a Senior Researcher in Machine Learning for a moonshot project in molecular biology.  Responsibilities include contributing to a high-impact research agenda, developing machine learning models for biomolecules, integrating large-scale data from simulations and experiments, writing research code, preparing publications and presentations, and collaborating with an international team. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in deep learning, molecular modeling, and Python software development, as well as a strong publication record.  The role involves long-term commitment to a single project and prioritizing team success.

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<div class="ms-Stack css-418"><h3 style="font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">Overview</h3><div><p style="margin: 0px;">Deep learning has only just started its transformative impact on the natural sciences. In Microsoft Research AI for Science we are seeking to solve some of the fundamental challenges in the molecular sciences with deep learning.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">For our lab Berlin, Germany or Cambridge,UK-we are seeking exceptional Machine Learning Researcher candidates for a moonshot project in the field of molecular biology. If you are passionate about this research area and believe you can make a lasting impact, we would love to receive your application.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and we’re dedicated to this mission across every aspect of our company. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Join us and help shape the future of the world.</p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;">This post will be open until the position is filled. When submitting your application, include your CV with a list of publications as an attachment. <span data-teams="true"><span class="ui-provider a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak">A completed or nearly completed PhD or comparable industry research experience is expected.&nbsp;</span></span></p></div></div> <div class="ms-Stack css-418"><h3 style="font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">Qualifications</h3><div><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Required&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Experienced in Python software development with object-oriented design and basic deployment, ideally demonstrated by published software projects (e.g., github).</li><li>Experienced in developing and implementation of deep learning systems (e.g., in PyTorch or JAX).</li><li>Experienced in modelling or simulation of molecules, ideally biomolecules.</li><li>High-quality publications in leading disciplinary or interdisciplinary journals or conferences.</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>Preferred</strong>&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Experience with protein science or bioinformatics.</li><li>Experience with interpreting and including experimental data into models, e.g., Cryo-EM.</li><li>Understanding of computational statistics and experience with generative model development (e.g., diffusion or flow-models).</li><li>Experience in method development for molecular dynamics and statistical mechanics.</li><li>Track-record of developing and optimizing novel deep learning architectures.<br>&nbsp;</li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"><strong>#Research #AI for Science</strong></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span></span></p></div></div> <div class="ms-Stack css-418"><h3 style="font-weight: 600; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; color: rgb(23, 23, 23);">Responsibilities</h3><div><ul><li>Contribute to and drive an ambitious, high-impact, research agenda development on machine learning in the molecular sciences.</li><li>Develop efficient and expressive machine learning models for biomolecules.</li><li>Develop strategies for integrating large-scale heterogeneous model data from molecular simulation and laboratory experiments, and identifying untapped data sources.</li><li>Write research code to test new approaches or develop novel theoretical and practical insights.</li><li>Prepare technical papers and presentations.</li><li>Working on a day-to-day basis with an international and interdisciplinary research team on one overarching research goal.</li><li>Being fully committed to one research project that may take several years to come to fruition and prioritizing team success over individual research interests.<br>&nbsp;</li></ul></div></div> <div class="ms-Stack css-418" style="padding: 30px 0px; font-size: 14px;"><div class="ms-Stack css-418" style="padding: 0px 0px 30px;"><span>Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.</span></div><div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="Medical" role="img" aria-label="Industry leading healthcare" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-568 css-330" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons-4;"></i>Industry leading healthcare</span></div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="Education" role="img" aria-label="Educational resources" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-570 css-330" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons-1;"></i>Educational resources</span></div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="Tag" role="img" aria-label="Discounts on products and services" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-393 css-330" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons;"></i>Discounts on products and services</span></div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="Money" role="img" aria-label="Savings and investments" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-568 css-330" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons-4;"></i>Savings and investments</span></div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="ContactHeart" role="img" aria-label="Maternity and paternity leave" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-572 css-330" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons-17;"></i>Maternity and paternity leave</span></div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="DateTime2" role="img" aria-label="Generous time away" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-574 css-330" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons-3;"></i>Generous time away</span></div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="Heart" role="img" aria-label="Giving programs" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-393 css-330" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons;"></i>Giving programs</span></div><div class="KDE7kZPL_kjXdvl00Oro"><span><i data-icon-name="ConnectContacts" role="img" aria-label="Opportunities to network and connect" class="ms-Icon root-32 css-576 css-330" style="font-family: FabricMDL2Icons-8;"></i>Opportunities to network and connect</span></div></div></div>