EPFL seeks two PostDoc researchers for the AIMM Lab to advance biological foundation models, combining AI expertise with life sciences for drug discovery applications.
Based within the Artificial Intelligence in Molecular Medicine (AIMM) Lab, this position sits at the intersection of computer science and life sciences. The role encompasses the entire research lifecycle of biological foundation models, ranging from architectural design to the creation of agentic interfaces, while fostering collaboration with pharmaceutical partners and utilizing national supercomputing infrastructure.
Responsibilities
- Design scalable architectures, tokenization methods, and novel pretraining objectives tailored for biological datasets.
- Execute representation learning techniques across various biological data modalities.
- Embed foundation models into systems that support reasoning and decision-making processes.
- Translate foundation model research into practical applications for early-stage drug discovery and biomedical science.
Requirements
- A PhD in machine learning, computer science, computational biology, or a closely related discipline.
- Proven track record in large-scale AI projects, specifically involving pretraining, fine-tuning, or scaling on significant compute resources.
- Strong biological background with practical familiarity with diverse biological data types.
- A robust publication history in top-tier machine learning conferences or leading life science journals.
- Exceptional communication abilities and a genuine passion for interdisciplinary scientific work.
What the company offers
- A competitive salary package consistent with EPFL postdoctoral standards, including full social benefits.
- Access to dedicated computing resources through CSCS and the Swiss AI Initiative.
- Opportunities for direct collaboration with partners in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Guidance and mentorship aimed at fostering an independent career in academic or industrial research.
- An international and collaborative work environment within one of Europe's premier technical universities.
About the company
The AIMM Lab is deeply integrated into EPFL's academic ecosystem, holding affiliations with the School of Computer and Communication Sciences, the School of Life Sciences, and the EPFL AI Center. This structure supports a highly interdisciplinary approach to research.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration across computer science and life sciences departments.
- Integration with the EPFL AI Center for cutting-edge research support.
- International and collaborative environment at a leading technical university.
How to apply
Documents to submit:
- CV
- Statement of research interests
- References
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