Computational Research Intern

AI-first protein-design company using generative foundation models and wet-lab validation to create functional proteins and genome-editing systems.

Emeryville, CA, United States
About Profluent

Profluent develops AI models for de novo protein design, with applications in biomedicine, agriculture, and industrial biology. Its platform includes protein-generation models such as ProGen3 and the AI-designed OpenCRISPR-1 gene editor.

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Skills

Candidate Availability

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About the Role

You will design and implement computational approaches for bioinformatics and machine learning research. You will analyze genomic and protein datasets, collaborate with scientists and engineers, and document and present your findings, with potential publication opportunities.

Requirements

  • Enrollment in a relevant BS, MS, or PhD program
  • Python
  • Scientific computing libraries
  • NumPy
  • pandas
  • Jupyter
  • Machine learning, large-scale data analysis, genomics, or protein bioinformatics experience
  • Problem-solving

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement computational approaches for bioinformatics and machine learning research
  • Analyze genomic and protein datasets
  • Collaborate with scientists and engineers
  • Document and present research findings