Research Scientist Graduate, Foundation Models for Science (ByteDance Seed) - 2026 Start (PhD)

Our team at ByteDance Seed has been focusing on building foundation models for science, including biology, physics, and chemistry. We are looking for outstanding researchers to join our team and conduct cutting-edge research in AI for Science.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our team in 2026. As a graduate, you will get unparalleled opportunities for you to kickstart your career, pursue bold ideas and explore limitless growth opportunities. Co-create a future driven by your inspiration with ByteDance.

Successful candidates must be able to commit to an onboarding date by end of year 2026.

Candidates can apply to a maximum of two positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to ByteDance and its affiliates' jobs globally. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
Responsibilities:
- Develop foundation models for nature science, such as protein structure prediction, molecular conformation generation, and computational protein design.
- Replicate and assess emerging AI/ML methods using public benchmarks and databases.
- Collaborate closely with the multidisciplinary drug discovery team, applying inventive algorithms to cutting-edge challenges.
- Stay updated with the latest scientific literature.
- Communicate and elucidate computational models and AI techniques to a diverse audience spanning multiple disciplines.

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $136800 - $259200 annually.