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Research Scientist in Generative AI for Science

ByteDance
San Jose, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 14 Feb 2026
💰 $359,720/yr($136,800/yr – $359,720/yr)

About the role

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.

- Design and develop generative AI models for natural sciences, including protein structure prediction, molecular conformation analysis, and computational protein design.
- Reproduce and evaluate emerging AI/ML methods using public benchmarks and datasets.
- Work closely with a multidisciplinary drug discovery team, applying innovative algorithms to tackle complex challenges.
- Stay informed on the latest advancements in scientific research.

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $136800 - $359720 annually.

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