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Research Intern (PhD), Machine LearningJoin our team and help build the world's first biological reasoning model. Work with us to build generative foundational models that decode biological systems across scales — from molecules to organisms — enabling us to predict, understand, and program living systems in ways never before possible.Output Biosciences is currently in stealth, operated by a team of repeat founders and biotech veterans with multiple exits in AI and biology, and backed by top VCs including Y Combinator.Our internships offer flexible commitment, with a minimum of 20 hours per week, ranging 12 to 24 weeks. We have various start dates available to accommodate your academic schedule. There may be opportunities for full-time employment upon successful completion of your PhD.ResponsibilitiesYou will contribute to the development of novel machine learning approaches for biological data analysis and interpretationYou will design and implement experiments to evaluate and improve AI models using large-scale biological datasetsYou will collaborate with our interdisciplinary team to tackle complex challenges in molecular biology and drug discoveryYou will present your research findings and contribute to publications in top-tier conferences and journalsYou will have the opportunity to work on projects that directly impact the future of medicine and biotechnologyWho We're Looking ForYou are currently pursuing a PhD in Machine Learning, Computer Science, Computational Biology, or a related fieldYou have a strong background in deep learning, with experience in frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlowYou have a proven track record of research, demonstrated by publications at conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, or relevant computational biology venuesYou are proficient in Python and have experience with large-scale data processing and analysisYou have excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently on complex research problemsYou are passionate about applying AI to solve real‑world challenges in biology and medicineYou have strong communication skills and can effectively present technical concepts to diverse audiencesYou thrive in a fast‑paced, startup environment and are excited about making a significant impact in a growing fieldBonus PointsExperience with biological data analysis or computational biology projectsFamiliarity with generative AI models, such as transformers or diffusion modelsContributions to open‑source machine learning or bioinformatics projectsOur Values❤️ Heart: We foster a culture of ownership. We are assembling a team of individuals who are passionate and take pride in their contributions.Excellence: We have an unwavering commitment to excellence and continuously challenge ourselves to reach the highest standards.Practicality: We value practicality and results‑oriented thinking. We are committed to making a tangible impact on the lives of patients and the broader community.Honesty: We place a high value on honesty and directness. We firmly believe in addressing issues as they arise, in an open and transparent manner.Fun: We believe that life is too short to not have fun. Our goal is to create a workplace that is fun, engaging, rewarding and fulfilling.What We OfferWe encourage new and different ideas, creativity and contrarian thinkingHealthy feedback focused environment to help you strive — leadership will have high expectations, regularly share constructive feedback, support you and help you grow, and welcome receiving feedback and ideas from youYou own your day‑to‑day management. What we care about is that we all hit our milestonesCompetitive salary and equity in a growing, well‑funded startupExcellent medical, dental, and vision coverage#J-18808-Ljbffr