Technical Aide
Michigan State University

Job no: 944361
Work type: Support Staff
Pay Grade: 00
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Engineering
Department: Computer Science And Engineering 10016172
Sub Area: CT- Clerical Tech.
Salary: Pay Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Temporary
Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides technical support. Responsibilities may include computer programming or operations; research support; medical patient care; technical equipment maintenance, repair, fabrication or operation; or other technical support functions.

Unit Position Summary

At ILLIDAN Lab + Bin Lab at MSU, we are seeking a dedicated and innovative part-time Machine Learning Researcher to join our groundbreaking project on drug discovery. This role involves designing and implementing advanced machine learning models to identify and predict novel molecules with therapeutic potentials. As a researcher, you will be at the forefront of combining artificial intelligence with chemical informatics to revolutionize how drugs are discovered and developed. You will collaborate with a team of experts in machine learning, chemistry, and pharmacology to drive advancements in creating new treatments for diseases.

Desired Qualifications

• Educational Background: Must possess a Master's degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Chemistry, or a related field.
• Machine Learning Expertise: Strong understanding of machine learning, deep learning, and data analysis techniques. Experience with neural networks, regression models, and unsupervised learning is essential.
• Experience in Drug Discovery: Prior experience or demonstrable interest in drug discovery, cheminformatics, or a closely related area is highly desirable.
• Programming Skills: Proficient in Python and familiar with ML libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn). Experience with RDKit or similar cheminformatics tools is a plus.
• Research Skills: Ability to design experiments, analyze results, and communicate findings effectively. Experience in handling large datasets and conducting statistical analysis.
• Collaborative Spirit: Must be able to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with researchers from different disciplines.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Work Hours

20 hrs/week

Website

cse.msu.edu

Advertised: Apr 25, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: May 2, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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