Postdoctoral Fellow Generative Ai For Antibody Engineering

Pfizer

Base: $64,600.00 to $107,600.00; bonus: 7.5% of ba...
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Ph.d. in computational or biological sciences
Python programming with pytorch/numpy
Protein language models experience
** Pfizer is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Generative AI for Antibody Engineering to conduct independent and collaborative research in computational antibody design. The role emphasizes the development of machine learning methods to optimize biologic therapeutics and is ideal for candidates with a strong background in protein language models and relevant programming skills. **

Job Summary

  • This role sits at the intersection of machine learning, protein science, and therapeutic discovery to accelerate the delivery of next-generation biologic therapeutics.
  • The selected postdoc will join a cohort of AI-focused researchers offering peer mentorship and exposure to diverse applications of machine learning in drug development.
  • Candidates are eligible for Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary along with comprehensive benefits including 401(k) matching.

Matching Summary

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** Pfizer is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Generative AI for Antibody Engineering to conduct independent and collaborative research in computational antibody design. The role emphasizes the development of machine learning methods to optimize biologic therapeutics and is ideal for candidates with a strong background in protein language models and relevant programming skills. **

Salary

Base: $64,600.00 to $107,600.00; Bonus: 7.5% of base salary; Benefits: 401(k) matching, paid vacation, health coverage

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in computational or biological sciences
  • Python programming with PyTorch/NumPy
  • Protein language models experience
  • Structure-aware generative models
  • Reinforcement learning or Bayesian optimization
  • GPU acceleration and HPC environments

Nice-to-have

  • Antibody design or protein engineering background
  • Fine-tuning foundation models on small datasets
  • Cloud deployment with AWS or GCP
  • MLOps practices including Docker and Kubernetes
  • Familiarity with antibody developability properties

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. degree required
  • Less than 2 years post-degree experience
  • Minimum 2-year commitment
  • First-author publication in peer-reviewed journal
  • Two letters of recommendation required
  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Work Rights

Permanent work authorization in the United States required

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