Research Scientist in Foundation Models for Science - ByteDance Research

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok and Helo as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content. Why Join Us Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us. About the team Our team at ByteDance Research has been focusing on building foundation models for science, including biology, physics, and chemistry. We are looking for outstanding researchers to join our team and conduct cutting-edge research in AI for Science. Responsibilities * Develop foundation models for nature 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 foundational model 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.