Research Associate in AI for Chemistry, Imperial College London, UK

Research Associate in AI for Chemistry: Imperial College London is looking for a highly motivated Research Associate to join the AIchemy research centre, specialising in multimodal generative AI for small molecules and materials. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in AI for chemistry and to work with a dynamic and diverse team.

Title: Research Associate in the field of AI for Chemistry
Location: London
Salary: £46,593 to £54,630 per year
Working hours: Full time
Contract type: Fixed-term/contract
Published on: July 24, 2024
Closes: August 22, 2024
Job reference: NAT01726

Title: Research Associate
Research area: AI for Chemistry (AIchemy)
Location: White City Campus

Eligibility/Qualification:

• Promotion in Chemistry, computer science or a closely related disciplineor equivalent experience in research, industry or commerce
• Practical experience in generative AI, preferably for chemistry or a related discipline
• Practical knowledge of modern machine learning methods, ideally for use in the chemical sciences
• Knowledge of machine learning representations in chemical sciences, such as graph neural networks
• Proven publication record in machine learning, computational chemistry or a closely related discipline
• Experience in machine learning algorithms and model development is essential

Job description:
The postholder will have the opportunity to develop and implement novel algorithms in generative AI applicable to large-scale multimodal chemistry data, working with the wider team at Imperial College London and the AIchemy hub across the UK. Responsibilities will include co-developing projects in partnership with experimental and theoretical chemists and machine learning academics in the Chemistry and Computer Science departments. The role is expected to make a significant contribution to the field by collaborating with the deep scientific base of Imperial College London, the University of Liverpool, other UK academics and industry partners.

Successful candidates will benefit from support from the AI ​​Futures Grants, which are designed to help the next generation of AI leaders tackle the costs of moving to the UK, including visa fees, the immigration health levy, and travel and subsistence costs.

How to apply:
To apply for this position, please contact Prof Kim Jelfs at k.jelfs@imperial.ac.uk for further information.

Deadline for applications: August 22, 2024

Imperial College London is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified and suitable candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation or religion or belief.

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