Opportunity Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Artificial Intelligence and Protein Engineering Specialist to join our team at NDC Tek.
Salary: £80,000-£100,000 per annum + benefits package.
About the Role:
As an AI and protein engineering expert, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of biotechnology and drug discovery. Your primary responsibility will be to develop and implement machine learning strategies for biological data analysis and protein engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and execute large-scale ML pipelines for processing and analysing genomic and proteomic datasets.
* Develop novel in silico protein engineering tools using AI and language models.
* Create AI-driven platforms for protein structure prediction, function optimisation, and stability enhancement.
* Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in AI, computational biology, and protein engineering.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate ML solutions into our R&D pipeline, particularly in protein engineering projects.
Requirements and Qualifications:
* Masters or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, or a related field.
* Expertise in natural language processing, language models, and their application to biological data and protein sequences.
* Understanding of protein structure, function, and principles of protein engineering.
* Proven experience in developing and deploying large-scale ML systems for protein design and optimisation.
* Proficiency in programming languages, including Python and R, with experience in protein modelling software.
* Familiarity with cloud computing platforms and big data technologies for handling large protein datasets.
Benefits:
* A competitive salary and equity package.
* State-of-the-art computational resources and access to cutting-edge biological datasets.
* A collaborative and innovative work environment.
* Opportunities for continued learning and professional development.
* A comprehensive benefits package.