Protein Design Data Scientist Postdoc

At Bayer we’re visionaries, driven to solve the world’s toughest challenges and striving for a world where 'Health for all Hunger for none’ is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We’re doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining ‘impossible’. There are so many reasons to join us. If you’re hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there’s only one choice.

Protein Design Data Scientist Postdoc 

• Be an active member of a highly interdisciplinary and cross-organizational team aimed at using AI to develop novel Biotech products
• Stay current with fast-paced innovation in AI applied to protein analytics and design
• Collaborate and consult with technical and non-technical stakeholders on external collaborations in the protein space
• Conceive, execute, and evaluate models and experiments; interpret results and present them to a broad range of stakeholders and leadership
• Help other researchers use AI in their daily discovery activities
• Work in close collaboration with peers located in our Protein Sciences team and other members of the Data Science community
• Strengthen external visibility and scientific excellence through publishing, open source code, and engaging in the scientific community

• PhD and applied experience in at least one of the following areas: Computational Biology, Computer Science, Computational Chemistry, or related fields.
• Demonstrates intermediate proficiency in computational skills and level of experience building data models using R or Python.
• Strong proficiency in leveraging deep learning models for prediction involving biological sequence—to include comprehension of theory, modeling/identification strategies and limitations and pitfalls.
• Experience in successful delivery of valuable analysis through application of domain knowledge; evidence of ability to strong business acumen.
• Strong communication competencies to include presentations and delivery of complex quantitative analyses in a clear, concise and actionable manner to extended team and small groups of key stakeholders.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary between $90,000-$140,000 Additional compensation may include a bonus or incentive compensation (if relevant).  Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc..  This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary based on an applicant’s location, market data/ranges, an applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications, and other relevant factors.

This posting will be available for application until at least January 5, 2025.