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Machine Learning Researcher

Insilico Medicine is looking for a Machine Learning Researcher to develop molecular predictive models in Chemistry & Biology. This role involves researching and prototyping state-of-the-art ML approaches, experimenting with datasets, and improving model predictive performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong ML background, at least two years of Python experience, and proficiency in tools like Numpy, Pandas, and PyTorch.

About the role

About Insilico

Insilico Medicine is an end-to-end, artificial intelligence-driven pharma-technology company with a mission to accelerate drug discovery and development by leveraging our rapidly evolving, proprietary platform across biology, chemistry and clinical development. Our Pharma.AI platform has the potential to rapidly bring novel breakthrough medicines to patients while decreasing costs and increasing the probabilities of success.

About Role

Insilico Medicine, a leading company in artificial intelligence for drug discovery, is seeking a Machine Learning Researcher for molecular predictive models in Chemistry & Biology.

Place of work

Level 6, Unit 08, Block A, IRENA HQ Building Masdar City, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates

Reports to

Head of Computational Chemistry

Responsibilities:

Research new state-of-the-art predictive models
Prototype existing or new ML predictive approaches
Propose various solutions to improve the predictive performance of the models and the predictive pipeline
Make experiments (i.e., build predictive models) with the provided datasets

Requirements:

Strong background in ML
At least two years of experience in Python
An ability to test hypotheses and prototype in a short time
An ability to absorb a large amount of information from various sources
Motivation to learn new things and apply creative solutions to improve drug discovery
Proven track of scientific publications in machine learning for the last 1 year
Experience in Numpy, Pandas, Pytorch, Scikit-Learn, Git, Linux, Bash

Skills:

Background in DL
Feature engineering
Successful experience in machine learning competitions
Be experienced in RDKit, CGRTools, ChemAxon
Knowledge of Cheminformatics will be an advantage