Research Intern, Computational

Profluent • Emeryville, CA

100d • $1,667

About The Position

Profluent is an AI-first protein design company founded in 2022, focused on developing deep generative models to design and validate novel, functional proteins to revolutionize biomedicine. Based in Emeryville, CA, we are backed by leading investors including Spark Capital, Insight Partners, Air Street Capital, AIX Ventures, and Convergent Ventures. Our generative models learn the blueprint of life by modeling large-scale evolutionary data, enabling us to engineer and write biology in unprecedented ways. We are seeking a passionate Computational Research Intern to join moonshot projects at the intersection of bioinformatics and machine learning. This is a rare opportunity to tackle open-ended scientific and engineering challenges with direct potential for high-impact publications and real-world applications in synthetic biology and protein engineering.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a BS, MS, or PhD program in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field
• Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with scientific computing libraries (e.g., NumPy, pandas, Jupyter)
• Experience in one or more of the following: machine learning, large-scale data analysis, genomics, or protein bioinformatics
• Excellent problem-solving skills, scientific curiosity, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Design and implement computational approaches to advance cutting-edge research in bioinformatics and machine learning
• Analyze large-scale genomic and protein datasets to uncover new biological insights and capabilities
• Collaborate closely with scientists and engineers across machine learning, protein engineering, and biology teams
• Document and present research findings internally, with the potential to publish in leading journals and conferences

Benefits

• Work on moonshot projects at the frontier of AI and biology
• Mentorship from leading experts in bioinformatics, machine learning, and synthetic biology
• A dynamic, mission-driven environment with the resources of a fast-growing, well-funded startup
• Competitive internship compensation and benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees