Research Scientist Graduate (Foundation Models for Science - ByteDance Research) - 2025 Start ([...]

$145,000 - $355,000/Yr

Bytedance - San Jose, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Jose, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Research Scientist Graduate position at ByteDance Research focuses on developing foundation models for natural sciences, including biology, physics, and chemistry. This role offers PhD graduates the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research in AI for Science, contributing to innovative projects and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Successful candidates will have the chance to kickstart their careers and explore limitless growth opportunities within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop foundation models for natural science, such as protein structure prediction, molecular conformation analysis, and computational protein design.
• Replicate and assess emerging AI/ML methods using public benchmarks and databases.
• Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary drug discovery team, applying inventive algorithms to cutting-edge challenges.
• Stay updated with the latest scientific literature.
• Communicate and elucidate computational models and AI techniques to a diverse audience spanning multiple disciplines.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Ph.D. in fields like computer science, electrical computer engineering, or related areas.
• Strong research background in AI and machine learning with solid publications in leading conferences (e.g., ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR) and journals.
• Experience in areas like large language models, diffusion models, geometric deep learning, natural language processing, computational protein design, protein structure, and conformation prediction.
• Proficient in Python programming and deep learning platforms like Pytorch.
• Must secure work authorization in the country of employment upon hiring and maintain ongoing work authorization throughout employment.

Benefits

• 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
• Approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company match
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short/Long term Disability insurance
• Basic Life insurance
• Voluntary Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Mental and emotional health benefits through EAP and Lyra
• 401K company match
• Gym reimbursement
• Cellphone service reimbursement