2025 Summer Intern - Prescient Design
Department Summary
At Prescient Design, we develop cutting edge machine learning methods to tackle the hardest drug design problems. We are seeking exceptional graduate interns with a strong research background in machine learning (ML), a passion for independent research and technical problem-solving, and a proven ability to develop and implement ideas from research.
This internship position is located in San Francisco, on-site.
The Opportunity
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Develop methods that combine physics based approaches and knowledge with machine learning to characterize molecules
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Explore denoising models for representations with symmetries
Program Highlights
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Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
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Program start dates are in May/June 2025.
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A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.
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Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.
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Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.
Who You Are (Required)
Required Education:
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Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student)
Required Major: Computer Science, Physics, Biophysics, Mathematics are preferred. Chemistry may also apply if theoretical or computational.
Required Skills:
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Comfortable with pytorch.
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Basic understanding of machine learning is required.
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Writing deployable code is necessary.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications
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Experience with machine learning is highly desirable, preferably someone who has deep theoretical understanding or has demonstrated the ability to develop and code their own algorithms.
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Some experience with biomolecular systems is preferred but not strictly necessary.
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Experience with equivariance is desirable but not required.
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Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
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Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.
Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $50.00 hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive across medical, dental, vision, mental health, and prescriptions, supported by HSAs/FSAs and broad wellness resources. On‑site fitness and health centers, mental‑health clinicians, and specialized programs like fully covered preventive cancer screenings and menopause support deepen the offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits feature a 401(k) with up to a 4% company match plus an additional annual 6% company contribution to eligible pay. Additional financial protections such as life and accident insurance complement salary, bonuses, and stock options.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time away includes about 20 paid vacation days, paid holidays, personal days, and a year‑end shutdown. A paid six‑week sabbatical every six years notably expands long‑term time‑off flexibility.
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