Intern, Computational Research
Intern, Computational Research
profluentEmeryville, CA
yesterday
Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)Computer Systems Design Services
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Profluent is the frontier AI lab for biology. Profluent builds powerful foundation models for all of life's molecules, unlocking solutions that transform medicine, agriculture, and beyond. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in Emeryville, CA, Profluent is backed by leading investors including Altimeter Capital, Bezos Expeditions, Spark Capital, Insight Partners, Air Street Capital, AIX Ventures, and Convergent Ventures and has raised over $150M to date.
Our generative models learn the blueprint of life by modeling large-scale evolutionary data, enabling us to engineer and write biology in unprecedented ways. We are seeking a passionate Computational Research Internto join moonshot projects at the intersection of bioinformatics and machine learning.
This is a rare opportunity to tackle open-ended scientific and engineering challenges with direct potential for high-impact publications and real-world applications in synthetic biology and protein engineering.
Responsibilities:
Design and implement computational approaches to advance cutting-edge research in bioinformatics and machine learning
Analyze large-scale genomic and protein datasets to uncover new biological insights and capabilities
Collaborate closely with scientists and engineers across machine learning, protein engineering, and biology teams
Document and present research findings internally, with the potential to publish in leading journals and conferences
Qualifications:
Enrolled in a BS, MS, or PhD program in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with scientific computing libraries (e.g., Num Py, pandas, Jupyter)
Experience in one or more of the following: machine learning, large-scale data analysis, genomics, or protein bioinformatics
Excellent problem-solving skills, scientific curiosity, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Typical duration:12 weeks, with flexible start dates
Hybrid:2–3 days on-siteper week in our Emeryville, CA headquarters
Opportunity topublish your workand make a lasting impact in computational biology and AI-driven protein design
What We Offer at Profluent Work onmoonshot projectsat the frontier of AI and biology
Mentorship from leading experts in bioinformatics, machine learning, and synthetic biology
A dynamic, mission-driven environment with the resources of a fast-growing, well-funded startup
Competitive internship compensation
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Level
Intern
Location
Emeryville, CA
Occupation
Bioinformatics Scientists
Industry
Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
Posted
yesterday