Research Scientist
Chai DiscoverySan Francisco, California, United States
Posted February 24, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Chai Discovery is an innovative AI-driven company focused on predicting and reprogramming biochemical molecule interactions. By leveraging advanced artificial intelligence, they aim to revolutionize drug discovery and development processes, offering a unique approach that accelerates breakthroughs in biotechnology.
Job Description
We are seeking an AI Leader with rigorous research experience to conduct groundbreaking research on computational modeling for biological applications and push the frontier of AI drug design.
Requirements
- Ph.D. or equivalent research experience in Machine Learning, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computational Chemistry, or a related field
- Strong publication or project record in top ML or life-science venues
- Proficient in Python and deep-learning frameworks
- Experience training and evaluating large models on protein, antibody, or small-molecule data
- Experimental design & analysis skills
- Collaboration & communication skills
- Curious, ambitious, and comfortable iterating quickly on v0 ideas
- Motivated by turning breakthrough research into real-world therapeutic impact
Benefits
- Frontier technology
- World-class people
- Velocity and ownership
- Strong culture and mission
- Highly competitive compensation
