Postdoctoral Fellow Generative Ai For Antibody Engineering

Pfizer

Base: $64,600.00 to $107,600.00; bonus: 7.5% of ba...
Ph.d. in computational chemistry or related field
Python programming with pytorch and scikit-learn
Experience with protein language models
This role focuses on developing state-of-the-art ML methods for multi-objective antibody optimization balancing affinity, stability, and developability

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on developing state-of-the-art ML methods for multi-objective antibody optimization balancing affinity, stability, and developability.
  • The selected postdoc will join a cohort of AI-focused researchers offering opportunities for peer mentorship and diverse applications of machine learning.
  • Candidates are eligible for Pfizer's Global Performance Plan with a bonus target of 7.5% of the base salary along with comprehensive health benefits.

Matching Summary

This role focuses on developing state-of-the-art ML methods for multi-objective antibody optimization balancing affinity, stability, and developability.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Ph.D. in computational chemistry or related field
  • Python programming with PyTorch and scikit-learn
  • Experience with protein language models
  • Structure-aware generative modeling expertise
  • Reinforcement learning or Bayesian optimization skills

Nice-to-have

  • Prior experience in antibody design
  • Fine-tuning foundation models on small datasets
  • Cloud deployment experience with AWS or GCP
  • Familiarity with antibody developability properties
  • MLOps practices including Docker and Kubernetes

Key Requirements

  • Less than 2 years post-degree experience
  • Minimum 2-year commitment required
  • First-author publication in peer-reviewed journal
  • Two letters of recommendation required
  • Permanent work authorization in the United States

Work Rights

Must have permanent work authorization in the US

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