Staff AI Research Scientist
AqemiaLondon, England, United Kingdom • Paris, Ile-de-France, France
Posted March 20, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Aqemia is a next-gen pharmatech company focused on drug discovery using quantum-inspired physics algorithms to power generative AI. The company designs innovative drug candidates for critical diseases like immuno-oncology without relying on experimental data, achieving several successes internally and through collaborations. Aqemia is part of the French Tech 120 program and has offices in Paris and London.
Job Description
AQEMIA is a fast-growing, next-gen pharma company focused on developing novel drug candidates for critical diseases. They are seeking a Staff AI Research Scientist to lead the development of AI algorithms for protein-ligand interactions and integrate innovative solutions into their Drug Discovery Platform. The role involves collaboration with researchers, computational chemists, and experts to maximize the impact of AI innovations.
Requirements
- PhD or equivalent practical experience in AI/ML, Mathematics, Physics, Computational Chemistry or a related field.
- Strong problem-solving skills, autonomy and a collaborative mindset.
- Expertise in machine learning applied to proteins, small molecules, and molecular simulations.
- Strong programming skills in Python and proficiency with ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow).
- Hands-on experience with scientific computing libraries (e.g., RDKit, OpenMM) and molecular representations (e.g., SMILES, molecular graphs, 3D structures).
- Ability to bridge AI research with practical drug discovery challenges.
Benefits
- Expanding Drug Discovery Pipeline
- Interdisciplinary Team
- DeepTech Recognition
- Prime Location
- International Environment
