Roche Postdoctoral Fellowship (RPF): Roche offers a unique Postdoctoral Fellowship opportunity focused on leveraging machine learning to predict drug-drug interactions (DDIs). This position is designed for early-career researchers seeking to contribute to cutting-edge research in the intersections of pharmacokinetics and data science.
Roche Postdoctoral Fellowship (RPF) – Machine Learning in Drug Interaction Prediction
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Job Details
| Job Facts | |
|---|---|
| Category | Research & Development |
| Job Id | 202501-101313 |
| Hiring Type | Full time |
| Job Level | Entry Level |
| Posted Date | January 16, 2025 |
| Job Type | Temporary / Fixed Term |
Research Area
Machine Learning in Drug Interaction Prediction (DDI)
Location
Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland
Eligibility/Qualification
- Essential:
- PhD degree in machine learning, cheminformatics, or a related field.
- Within the first four years of completing your PhD.
- Fluency in Python and proficiency with cheminformatics tools such as RDKit and OpenBabel.
- Deep experience in machine learning and cheminformatics, demonstrated through a public GitHub repository and related first-author publication.
- Collaborative mindset and ability to work independently in an international team.
- Excellent communication skills in English (both written and spoken).
- Desirable:
- Understanding of DDI and drug metabolism.
- Experience in a specialized area of machine learning, applied to small molecule challenges (e.g., deep learning, multi-task learning, conformal prediction).
Job Description
- Develop, validate, and operationalize machine learning models to accurately predict drug-drug interactions (DDI).
- Build a flexible, reusable Python framework adaptable for various datasets beyond DDI prediction.
- Explore innovative methods for handling data imbalance and low-data regimes.
- Collaborate with scientists across interdisciplinary fields, including ADME and small molecule data analytics.
- Engage with external stakeholders for method validation.
- Publish findings in leading scientific journals to advance machine learning in drug discovery.
- Participate in a dynamic team environment that fosters innovation and values diverse perspectives.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply online through the Roche careers page, including a CV, motivation letter, publication list, and PhD certificate (if available).
Last Date for Application
Check the Roche careers page for the specific application closing date, which will be 11:59 PM on the day prior to the listed posting end date.
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