Postdoctoral Scientist - AI/ML for Drug Design

Key Skills

AI technology, AWS, Azure, C++, Computer Vision (CV), Deep generative models, Deep Learning, Drug Discovery, Large Language Models - LLMs, Machine learning techniques, PyG- PyTorch Geometric, Python Programming, PyTorch, TensorFlow

Job Description

Postdoctoral Position on AI/ML for Drug Design - Data Sciences Analytics & Insights, Data Sciences, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine is recruiting for a Postdoctoral Scientist - AI/ML to help advance AI/ML for Drug Design. The primary location for this position is High Wycombe, UK, but exceptionally skilled candidates may be considered for remote work from anywhere in the world, with up to 10% travel.

At Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine, we are working to create a world without disease—transforming lives by finding new and better ways to prevent, intercept, treat and cure disease. We bring together the best minds and pursue the most promising science. We are Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine. We collaborate with the world for the health of everyone in it.

The Data Science Analytics & Insights team within Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine develops innovative solutions using a variety of data sources across multiple different disease areas, encompassing oncology, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, immunology, neuroscience, and infectious disease. We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative Postdoctoral Fellow who will work at the intersection of AI/ML and Drug Design.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceive, develop, and implement AI/ML solutions applied to drug design problems, including but not limited to, molecule structure generation/prediction and molecular property prediction, to help identify molecules that have the potential to become effective drugs
• Work closely with a cross disciplinary team of AI/ML scientists, imaging experts, structural biologists, and computational chemists to design and implement computational approaches, analyze and interpret results, and communicate findings through internal presentations, conferences and scientific publications
• Participate in cross-functional collaborations with external companies, academia, and internal scientific and data science teams
• Extensive hands-on coding and actively contribute to platform development
• Clearly articulate highly technical methods and results to diverse audiences and partners to drive decision-making findings through peer-reviewed publications and/or scientific conferences

QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD in EE/CS/Statistics/Applied math or related majors
• Strong background in artificial intelligence / machine learning with an established track record (publication in top-tier conferences/journals, awards, patents, white papers)
• Proficiency with one or more programming languages such as Python or C++. Proficiency in one or more AI frameworks such as PyTorch or Tensorflow
• Extensive experience with one or more AI/ML fields including Large Language Models/Deep Generative Models/ Geometric Deep Learning/ Computer Vision and other related fields
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Familiarity with and exposure to drug discovery and clinical development processes is a plus
• Hands-on technical data analysis, cloud computing (AWS, Azure), and dockerization is a plus

Training Opportunities:

• Gain experience working in the pharmaceutical industry
• Navigate and work within a matrix environment
• Communication and presentation skills to clearly articulate results and impact to diverse audiences and partners through internal presentations, conferences, and scientific publications

At Johnson & Johnson, we’re on a mission to change the trajectory of health for humanity. That starts by creating the world’s healthiest workforce. Through cutting-edge programs and policies, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our employees and the ones they love. As such, candidates offered employment must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination or secure an approved accommodation prior to the commencement of employment to support the well-being of our employees, their families and the communities in which we live and work.

Johnson & Johnson is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

For more information on how we support the whole health of our employees throughout their wellness, career and life journey, please visit www.careers.jnj.com.

For additional general information on company benefits, please go to:

• https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits