Generative AI Postdoctoral Fellow

Summary

Join SandboxAQ, a high-growth company delivering AI solutions, as a highly motivated PhD researcher for a postdoctoral position focused on developing generative models for structure-based drug design. This postdoc position will involve investigating, implementing, and developing state-of-the-art generative techniques for generative modeling of small molecules, benchmarking and comparing model performance, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and contributing to publications and presentations. The position requires a PhD in a related field, a strong background in generative modeling and geometric deep learning, proficiency in deep learning frameworks, and strong programming skills. The position is remote with a salary range of $115k-$135k per year and may include annual discretionary bonuses and equity. SandboxAQ offers various benefits including medical/dental/vision, family planning/fertility, PTO, financial wellness resources, 401(k) plans, and more.

Requirements

• PhD candidate in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computational Chemistry, or a related field
• Strong background in generative modeling and geometric deep learning
• Proficiency in deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, TensorFlow)
• Strong programming skills and experience with large-scale computational experiments

Responsibilities

• Investigate, implement, and develop state-of-the-art generative techniques (diffusion, flow-matching, stochastic interpolants, etc.) for generative modelling of small molecules
• Benchmark and compare model performance with previous approaches
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
• Contribute to publications and presentations

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with quantum chemistry methods
• Prior work in AI-driven drug discovery and molecular optimization
• Publication record in top-tier conferences/journals

Benefits

• Medical/dental/vision
• Family planning/fertility
• PTO (summer and winter breaks)
• Financial wellness resources
• 401(k) plans