Director, Data Science, Foundation Model Ai

MOBS Lab

Base: $194,100.00 - $305,600.00; bonus/equity: eli...
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Phd in computer science or related stem field
7+ years full-time experience in ai/ml
Experience training large multi-modal foundation models
** MOBS Lab is seeking a Director of Data Science specializing in foundational AI to lead a team in developing machine learning models aimed at advancing therapeutic strategies. The role demands extensive experience in AI/ML, particularly in training large models, and the successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful research. **

Job Summary

  • This role leads a team of machine learning researchers to develop foundational AI models that accelerate the invention of new medicines.
  • The successful candidate will oversee the training of large multi-modal foundation models using high-performance GPU clusters and diverse biological data modalities.
  • Employees are eligible for an annual bonus, long-term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) retirement plans.

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** MOBS Lab is seeking a Director of Data Science specializing in foundational AI to lead a team in developing machine learning models aimed at advancing therapeutic strategies. The role demands extensive experience in AI/ML, particularly in training large models, and the successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive impactful research. **

Salary

Base: $194,100.00 - $305,600.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Computer Science or related STEM field
  • 7+ years full-time experience in AI/ML
  • Experience training large multi-modal foundation models
  • Deep expertise in probabilistic models and causal analysis
  • Proficiency in Python and PyTorch ecosystem
  • Experience with multi-node, multi-GPU environments

Nice-to-have

  • Interest in life sciences problems and disease biology
  • Experience with transformer-based models and diffusion modeling
  • Willingness to publish in top-tier conferences like NeurIPS
  • Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams
  • Familiarity with reinforcement learning for reasoning models

Key Requirements

  • PhD in CS, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Math, Data Science, AI/ML, Computational Biology, or Bioinformatics
  • 7+ years of full-time experience (or MS with 10+ years)
  • Demonstrated world-class expertise via publications in NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, or AISTATS
  • VISA Sponsorship: Yes

Work Rights

Not specified

Sponsorship: available

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