About the role#
This internship focuses on applying generative protein design to biologics discovery. You will work on the design and evaluation of antibody and miniprotein therapeutic candidates. This role involves integrating AI and machine learning methods with molecular modeling and structure-based design to guide future research cycles.
What you'll do#
- Apply generative protein design workflows to produce and evaluate biologic-based binders against therapeutically relevant targets.
- Build reproducible Python-based workflows for large-scale protein design, structural analysis, candidate ranking, and data visualization.
- Use physics-based modeling tools to assess binding energetics and developability properties.
- Explore protein language model representations and lightweight machine learning models to predict and prioritize candidate properties.
- Advance top designs to recombinant expression and experimental characterization.
- Document workflows, results, and recommendations for future protein-engineering campaigns.
- Deliver a final presentation on your work at the conclusion of the internship.
What you'll need#
- Current full-time enrollment in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, MBA, JD, or PhD program at a nationally accredited U.S. college or university.
- Continued full-time enrollment in the Fall semester following the internship.
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8.
- Ability to commit to a full-time internship of 10-12 consecutive weeks between May and August.
- Independent authorization to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship.
- Minimum age of 18 at the start of the internship.
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.
Location & details#
- Location: Foster City, California.
- Modality: Hybrid (on-site work required).
- Term: Summer 2027.
About Gilead Sciences
Gilead Sciences is a biotechnology research company based in Foster City, California. It focuses on the development of medicines in the fields of virology and oncology. The company operates as a public entity with more than 10,000 employees. Its work includes efforts to address health inequities and remove barriers to medical care.
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