A*STAR

Scientist, Drug Discovery

A*STAR
ResearchSingaporeOnsitePosted 1 month ago

About the role

The company seeks a PhD‑level Computational Scientist to lead the development and deployment of innovative AI/ML methods for drug discovery, integrating diverse data types, collaborating with cross‑functional experts, publishing research, and mentoring junior staff.

ResearchOnsiteBioinformatics Institute

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize computational frameworks that integrate diverse data types (chemical, biological, omics, clinical) into cohesive models.
  • Collaborate with domain experts in computational biology, cheminformatics, pharmacology, and drug discovery to tailor computational models to real-world problems.
  • Publish research findings in leading journals and conferences, and contribute to partnerships and strategic initiatives as opportunities arise.
  • Mentor junior team members and contribute to a collaborative, cross-disciplinary research environment.

Requirements

  • PhD in Artificial Intelligence/Computer Science , Bioinformatics , Computational Biology , Biomedical Engineering , Applied Mathematics , Pharmaceutical Sciences or a related field, with a focus on machine learning or computational modeling.
  • Strong publication record or demonstrable contributions to open-source tools or reproducible research.
  • Demonstrated expertise with AI/ML methodologies and implementations.
  • Excellent problem-solvingskills, with an ability to balance theoretical rigor with practical implementation.
  • PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Familiarity with challenges in drug discovery and development.
  • Research interest in areas of AI/ML such as Multi-Agent Systems, Physics-Informed ML, Causal AI, Neuro-Symbolic AI, Uncertainty Quantification, Active Learning , Geometric Deep Learning.