Fundamental Ai Research Scientist - Toronto, Ontario
AstraZeneca
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Base: $114,333.60 to $150,062.85; bonus/equity: an...
Phd in machine learning or related field
Deep learning and reinforcement learning expertise
Python programming with pytorch or tensorflow
This role involves developing novel AI solutions from first principles to prevent, modify, and cure complex diseases at AstraZeneca
Job Summary
This role involves developing novel AI solutions from first principles to prevent, modify, and cure complex diseases at AstraZeneca.
You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to design experiments that validate new AI approaches for the drug discovery value chain.
The position offers a competitive salary range of $114,333.60 to $150,062.85 along with variable pay bonuses and equity incentives.
Matching Summary
This role involves developing novel AI solutions from first principles to prevent, modify, and cure complex diseases at AstraZeneca.
Salary
Base: $114,333.60 to $150,062.85; Bonus/Equity: Annual Variable Pay Bonus and Long-Term Incentive Program eligibility; Benefits: Flex Benefits, Retirement Savings, 4 weeks vacation, Personal Days
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
PhD in machine learning or related field
Deep learning and reinforcement learning expertise
Python programming with PyTorch or TensorFlow
Fundamental research in causal inference or optimization
Experience designing ML architectures and training algorithms
Nice-to-have
Publications in NeurIPS, ICML, or ICLR
Domain knowledge in protein engineering or genomics
Cloud computing experience on AWS, GCP, or Azure
Open-source projects or patent portfolio
Fluency in R or Julia programming languages
Key Requirements
PhD in Machine Learning, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or related discipline
Proven fundamental research experience in artificial intelligence
Expertise in at least one specific research area such as causal inference or meta-learning