Aditum Bio is seeking a highly motivated Scientist to join their discovery team. This role involves collaborating with molecular and protein designers in academic institutions to build an AI-driven drug discovery company. The Scientist will contribute to defining novel targets, organizing scientific reviews, integrating programs, instituting preclinical testing, and supporting overall company build.
Responsibilities:
- Review opportunities for novel AI-driven therapeutics
- Help to design both in vitro and in vivo studies
- Work collaboratively with external academic founders in computational and structural biology to iterate on discovery concepts
- Develop key go, no-go criteria and experiments to quickly advance or kill initial concepts
- Help identify relevant collaborations to advance discovery of novel protein and antibody therapeutics
- Work with the Aditum Bio core operating and services team to set up a new company and help build the infrastructure, including contracts and partnerships
- Interface effectively with internal Aditum Bio teams
- Stay up-to-date with and employ emerging advancements in molecular biology and AI, as relates to drug discovery
Requirements:
- PhD or MD or MD/PhD with research experience and publication track record in fundamental biological sciences
- At least 3-5 years of postdoctoral research experience
- Industry experience (pharmaceutical company or biotech) preferred, but not required
- Excellent collaboration skills, with an ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders both internal and external
- Strong skills in identifying and resolving critical issues
Aditum Bio offers:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI-driven drug discovery
- Collaborative and interdisciplinary work environment