Computational Drug Discovery Intern (2026)

Octantbio

Emeryville, California, United States
$1,400 to $1,500 per week; not specified; not spec...
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Python for data analysis
Machine learning models on real datasets
Substantive research experience
** Octantbio is seeking a Computational Drug Discovery Intern for a summer internship focused on identifying small-molecule drugs targeting HPV-driven cancers. The ideal candidate should have a background in a quantitative field, proficiency in Python, and experience with machine learning models, as well as a passion for drug discovery. **

Job Summary

  • Pioneering a new generation of precision medicines by combining synthetic biology, chemistry, and AI/ML.
  • Work alongside computational and experimental teams to build and iterate on machine learning models.
  • Identify small-molecule drugs targeting HPV-driven cancers in a Gates Foundation funded program.

Matching Summary

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** Octantbio is seeking a Computational Drug Discovery Intern for a summer internship focused on identifying small-molecule drugs targeting HPV-driven cancers. The ideal candidate should have a background in a quantitative field, proficiency in Python, and experience with machine learning models, as well as a passion for drug discovery. **

Salary

$1,400 to $1,500 per week; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python for data analysis
  • Machine learning models on real datasets
  • Substantive research experience
  • Version control (git)
  • Biological science coursework/research

Nice-to-have

  • Molecular representations
  • Cloud/distributed compute environments
  • Structure-activity relationships
  • Active learning or Bayesian optimization
  • Agentic systems or LLM pipelines
  • Software engineering best practices

Key Requirements

  • BS or MS in a quantitative field
  • Proficient in Python
  • Experience building ML models
  • Substantive research experience
  • Familiarity with version control
  • Biological science exposure
  • Ability to communicate results
  • Comfort with ambiguity and fast iteration

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Not specified

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