PostDoc AI/ML for drug discovery

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, C++, Computer Vision (CV), Data science techniques, Deep Learning, Drug Discovery, Large Language Models - LLMs, Machine learning techniques, Python Programming, PyTorch, TensorFlow

Job Description

With $81.6 billion in 2018 sales, Johnson & Johnson is the world's most comprehensive and broadly based manufacturer of health care products, as well as a provider of related services, for the consumer, pharmaceutical, and medical devices and diagnostics markets. There are more than 250 Johnson & Johnson operating companies employing approximately 130,000 people in 60 countries throughout the world.

The Data Science Analytics & Insights team within JNJ Innovative Medicine R&D Data Science & Digital Health organization 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 Scientists who will work at the intersection of AI/ML, Computer Vision and Molecule Design.

Key responsibilities:

• Conceive, develop, and implement AI/ML solutions applied to drug design problems, including but not limited to, processing and analysis of large scale imaging and assay data (e.g. high content imaging, cryogenic electron microscopy, tissue imaging, and medical imaging), molecule structure predictions, molecule property predictions, and AI-based optimization
• Contribute to design of analytical components and technical execution of a project, and execute end-to-end analyses, including consolidation/packaging
• Work closely with a cross disciplinary team of data and AI scientists, imaging experts, structural biologists, and computational chemists, and leverages cross-domain expertise to contribute to a rigorous scientific evidence package strategically aligned with molecule development cycle
• Contribute to scientific publications and patents
• Extensive hands-on coding and actively contribute to platform development
• May supervise contractors and students

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in EE/CS/Statistics/Applied math or related majors
• Strong technical expertise in AI / deep learning with excellent analytical skills in at least one domain area with proven track records (publication in top-tier journals, awards, patents, white papers)
• Proficiency with one or more programming language such as Python or C++. Proficiency in one or more AI framework such as Pytorch or Tensorflow
• Extensive, hands-on experience in AI/ML in related applications such as AI-based Drug Design / Computer Vision / Large Language Models/ Geometry Learning / and other related field.
• Is able to present analytical results on behalf of the project team in a cross-functional setting, contextualizing how it fits within the broader project

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.