Canada Impact+ Emerging Leader in AI-based Protein Modeling and Design
Core
Establish and lead an independent externally funded research program in AI-based protein modeling and design, while teaching undergraduate and graduate courses and mentoring students.
Role type
Tenure-track Assistant Professor (Early Career Researcher)
Builds
Predictive and generative models for protein structure and function; AI-enabled design-build-test-learn workflows; new tools for characterizing engineered proteins.
Domain
Life Sciences / Biochemistry / Artificial Intelligence
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Deep learning, protein modeling, protein design, generative AI, structure-based modeling, protein language models, teaching, scholarly activity, grant writing
Preferred skills
Experience with de novo enzyme design, protein binders, conformational switches, non-protein molecule interactions
Technologies
Deep learning frameworks, protein language models, generative AI tools
Responsibilities
Lead independent externally funded research program; teach undergraduate and graduate courses; supervise and mentor undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate learners; establish intramural collaborations; participate in departmental and university service.
Seniority
Assistant Professor (Early Career)
