About the role#
Genesis Molecular AI is seeking a Computational Chemistry Intern for Summer 2027. You will join our team to build accurate small molecule property predictions by combining machine learning and physics-based methods. This role focuses on developing and applying computational tools to advance our drug discovery programs.
What you'll do#
- Work with a dedicated mentor on a research project matched to your interests and expertise.
- Address specific challenges within our internal and partnered drug discovery programs.
- Develop and refine methods in computational chemistry and physics.
- Collaborate with the machine learning team on molecular modeling and property prediction tasks.
- Partner with computer-aided drug discovery scientists and medicinal chemists to benchmark methods using program data.
- Test predictions prospectively and integrate successful improvements into our drug discovery platform.
What you'll need#
- PhD student with a record of applying or developing computational chemistry and physics methods. We also consider exceptional MS or advanced undergraduate students with substantial research experience.
- Experience in at least one of these areas: quantum chemistry, free energy methods, enhanced sampling, molecular dynamics, or machine learning for molecular systems.
- Ability to turn research ideas into working code and assess the accuracy of your results.
- Strong programming skills, preferably in Python.
- Experience using AI coding agents to accelerate your work.
- Scientific and engineering judgment to verify generated code, debug failures, and identify physically incorrect results.
- Rigor in testing assumptions and validating your findings.
Location & details#
- Location: San Mateo, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid position.
About Genesis Molecular AI
Genesis Molecular AI operates as a biotechnology research firm focused on the development of molecular artificial intelligence models. The company maintains its headquarters in Burlingame, California, with additional laboratory space in San Diego and offices in New York. It employs a proprietary platform called GEMS to assist in small molecule drug discovery. The organization has secured over $300 million in funding to support its internal research pipeline and various therapeutic collaborations.
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