Amgen Science Fellow – Computational Biology, AI, and Advanced Computing
Amgen seeks an exceptional early-career scientist to establish an independent research program at the intersection of drug discovery, computational biology, and artificial intelligence, with a focus on machine learning, large-scale systems biology, and quantum computing approaches. This prestigious fellowship lasts up to four years and supports publication-driven independent research separate from pipeline programs. Candidates must hold a PhD in a computational or life sciences discipline with first-author publications and advanced proficiency in modern ML frameworks (graph neural networks, foundation models, generative models).
Amgen Science Fellow – Computational Biology, AI, and Advanced Computing
Organization: Amgen
Location: South San Francisco, CA
Appointment: Up to 4 years
Source: BioSpace
Role Overview
Develop and apply advanced computational methods addressing foundational challenges in biology, chemistry, and therapeutic discovery. Define a forward-looking independent research agenda advancing computational science in biopharmaceutical R&D.
Areas of Interest
- Machine learning and AI for biological inference and molecular design
- Large-scale computational and systems biology
- Hybrid AI–physics-based modeling
- Quantum computing and quantum-inspired algorithms
Required Qualifications
- PhD in computational or life sciences with research experience in Computational Biology, AI, and Advanced Computing
- First-author or corresponding-author publications in high-impact journals
- Advanced proficiency in modern ML: graph neural networks, foundation models, generative models
- Strong programming skills with production-quality code
- Experience with large-scale, multimodal biological datasets and HPC/cloud workflows
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits including retirement plan, medical/dental/vision, stock incentives, and flexible time-off