Computational Bioengineer

7 days ago


Livermore, California, United States Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to join our interdisciplinary team of Computational Bioengineers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. As a key member of our team, you will conduct research leading to our next-generation, machine learning-driven computational pipeline for protein design and optimizing protein-protein interactions as part of the Center for Predictive Bioresilience (CPB).

Key Responsibilities
  • Work closely with project scientists and engineers to evaluate and implement computational frameworks optimized for protein design tasks.
  • Contribute to the development of analysis methodologies, analyze data, and document research through presentations and peer-reviewed journal articles.
  • Support technical activities for new capability development and technical problem solving.
  • Document methods and ensure quality standards for project deliverables.
  • Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and present results at conferences, seminars, and meetings.
  • Travel as required to coordinate research with collaborators.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • PhD in Machine Learning, Computational Biology, Statistics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
  • Fundamental knowledge and/or experience developing and applying algorithms in one or more of the following machine learning areas/tasks: protein structure machine learning, deep learning, unsupervised feature learning, zero- or few-shot learning, active learning, transformer-based language modeling, multimodal learning, ensemble methods.
  • Experience developing and implementing deep learning models and algorithms using modern software libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or similar as evidenced through publications or software releases.
  • Experience working with protein structures and domain knowledge in bioinformatics and protein structure modeling sufficient to communicate effectively with team members.
  • Experience working with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers, and project managers to develop and apply these capabilities to inform engineering decisions.
  • Sufficient verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively in a team environment and present and explain technical information.
  • Ability to travel.
Additional Information

This is a Postdoctoral appointment with the possibility of extension to a maximum of three years, open to those who have been awarded a PhD at time of hire date.

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.



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