Valence Labs

Valence Labs

Machine Learning Research Scientist

Montréal, Quebec

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago
PythonMachine LearningDeep LearningData EngineeringResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

  • We are seeking a Research Scientist with a hybrid research-engineering mindset to join our team.
  • A successful candidate will have most of the following:
  • PhD (or equivalent) with significant academic or industry research experience in a related technical field involving machine learning applied to drug discovery.

Responsibilities

  • Scalable Engineering: Build and maintain ML systems capable of processing massive datasets on high-performance compute clusters (BioHive).
  • Build and maintain ML systems capable of processing massive datasets on high-performance compute clusters (BioHive).
  • We lead high-impact research
  • programs designed to materially expand Recursion's ability to discover and develop medicines for complex diseases.

Requirements

  • Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with the skills and level of experience required for this role.
  • Scientific knowledge of biology, chemistry, or physics, along with previous experience working in a scientific environment across disciplines.
  • Interdisciplinary empathy, with a proven ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams of dry and wet scientists.
  • packages are competitive and commensurate with the skills and level of experience required for this role.

Nice to have

  • Strong technical and engineering skills, including the ability to rapidly prototype ML models (Python proficiency required
  • Rust preferred for high performance molecular encoding or data pipelines).

Compensation

  • In addition to base salary you will also be eligible for an annual bonus and equity compensation, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Compensation packages are competitive and commensurate with the skills and level of experience required for this role.

Benefits

  • Our work is driven by optimism, purpose, and a shared vision for a healthier tomorrow.
  • Our teams are based in London and Montreal, with deep ties to Mila, the world's largest deep-learning research institute.
  • Model Innovation: Research and develop state-of-the-art architectures (e.g., flow matching, diffusion models, geometric deep learning) tailored to specific biological or chemical challenges.

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