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Laboratory Scientist, Protein Biochemistry & Biophysics

Employer
DeepMind
Location
London (Central), London (Greater) (GB)
Salary
Competitive Salary Applies
Closing date
Sep 10, 2022

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Biology, Biophysics
Position Type
Contract
Organization Type
All Industry

Laboratory Scientist, Protein Biochemistry & Biophysics (Fixed Term Contract)

DeepMind Science Lab at the Francis Crick Institute, London

At DeepMind, we value diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds and perspectives and harness these qualities to create extraordinary impact. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, maternity or related condition (including breastfeeding) or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us know.

Snapshot

DeepMind is pursuing a range of research programs in the biological sciences that strive to make ground-breaking advances on fundamental problems through the application of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to biology. As part of this effort, DeepMind has started a DeepMind research laboratory, located at The Francis Crick Institute. The DeepMind laboratory will provide experimental validation of molecules designed using ML. 

DeepMind is looking to hire a highly motivated and dedicated Laboratory Scientist (LS) on a one year contract. The LS will help the Group Leader and Senior Laboratory Research Scientist to build and develop the lab, providing support across the fields of molecular biology, biochemistry and structural biology, as part of a world-leading fundamental research program at the intersection of biology and ML. This will be a full-time fixed term position within DeepMind Science.

About Us

DeepMind is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., working on fundamental research in AI. The DeepMind Science team strives to bring AI to bear on some of today’s most foundational scientific challenges in the natural sciences, including biology. A recent example of this is the AlphaFold 2 machine learning system [1], which is able to accurately predict protein structure, given a sequence profile. Please note that DeepMind is a distinct organisation from Isomorphic Labs, an Alphabet company and commercial venture.

The role

Key responsibilities:

  • Scientific and technical support of ongoing projects in the lab.
  • Independent execution of research projects involving biochemical, biophysical and structural biology techniques.
  • Report and present research findings and developments (including status and results) clearly and efficiently both verbally and in writing.
  • Training of junior researchers in laboratory techniques.

About you

To set you up for success as a Laboratory Research Scientist at DeepMind, we look for the following skills and experience:

  • PhD or equivalent experience in biochemistry and structural biology.
  • Extensive hands-on wet lab experience in molecular biology techniques, protein expression in e.coli, yeast and insect cells,  protein purification, protein biophysical characterisation, functional assays, and structural biology techniques.
  • Ability to independently troubleshoot and implement research projects.
  • Ability to work under pressure to deliver to deadlines.
  • Ability to multitask.
  • Skilled in organising, recording and reporting experiments.
  • Skilled in collaboration and teamwork.
  • Strong knowledgment of COSHH, RAs and implementation of SOPs.
  • Excellent IT skills.
  • Enthusiasm about the application of ML to fundamental problems in biology.

 

In addition, the following would be an advantage: 

  • Relevant publication record.
  • A passion for AI!

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