Research Scientist, AI/ML Chicago, IL
ESRhealthcareChino, California, United States
Posted January 13, 2026
143000 - 181100 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
ESRhealthcare is a staffing firm that connects qualified professionals with executive, healthcare, and IT positions. They provide executive, medical, IT, and special staffing placements, leveraging a broad network of partners to source real job opportunities. Candidates undergo rigorous pre‑screening to ensure optimal matches, and the firm maintains strict confidentiality by submitting personal data only after client approval. ESRhealthcare’s proactive communication and 24/7 availability keep candidates informed throughout the search, while they avoid contacting current employers, focusing on references once a suitable role is identified.
Job Description
The Research Scientist, AI/ML role involves developing and applying state-of-the-art AI/ML methods to model biological sequences and structures, and contributing to scientific publications and presentations.
Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science, Computational Biology, Math or a related quantitative field
- 2 years experience in applying deep learning to model biological sequences and structures
- Experience with PyMol or other molecular visualization software
- History of writing clean, well-documented, and reproducible code
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Benefits
- Generous employer match on employee 401(k) contributions
- Paid time off to volunteer
- Funding for select family-forming benefits
- Relocation support