Bioinformatics Intern - Protein Design
Core
Apply computational protein design methods to generate novel protein candidates and minibinders for agricultural biotechnology.
Role type
Bioinformatics Intern (Protein Design)
Builds
Novel protein candidates and minibinders for crop protection and seed solutions
Domain
Agriculture / Computational Biology / Protein Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Python, Bash scripting, protein structure concepts, protein structure prediction (AlphaFold, Boltz-2), generative protein design (RFdiffusion, ProteinMPNL), Linux/Unix command-line, PyMOL
Preferred skills
PyRosetta, protein databases (PDB, UniProt, AlphaFoldDB), HPC/cloud computing (AWS), workflow automation
Technologies
ProteinMPNN, BoltzGen, Boltz-2, RFdiffusion, PyMOL, AWS, Linux, Bash
Responsibilities
Design, rank, and filter protein candidates based on predicted structure and interface quality; Perform structural analysis and annotation of designed proteins; Develop Python/Bash scripts for data processing and workflow automation; Test computational tools in Linux/HPC/cloud environments; Document workflows and present findings to cross-functional teams
Seniority
Intern