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Flagship Pioneering

(Senior) Scientist, Machine Learning (Active Learning & Bayesian Optimization)

cambridge, MA

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Job description

Responsibilities

Design, build and scale supervised ML models for active learning and Bayesian Optimization of materials synthesis and performance

Implement best practices and innovate methods for uncertainty quantification

Combine datasets of multiple fidelities and sources to power data-driven materials discovery

Work with the computational team to identify materials design pathways that target desired functional properties and their synthesis

Work with infrastructure and automation teams to transfer data and predictions in real time

Work with the experimental team to drive material discovery and development, and build domain‑specific acquisition functions.

Continually cultivate scientific/technical expertise through critical review of ML literature, attending conferences, and developing relationships with key opinion leaders

Report findings to stakeholders and leadership in written reports and verbal presentations.

Qualifications

Experience with uncertainty quantification, active learning and Bayesian Optimization

Experience implementing, evaluating, and hyperparameter tuning small and large supervised models in a Bayesian Optimization context (Gaussian processes, Bayesian Neural Networks) on small and large datasets.

Strong experience in at least one ML framework (PyTorch/TensorFlow/Jax) and robust experience in Python data science ecosystem (Numpy, SciPy, Pandas, etc.)

Experience using a cloud computing service to reduce runtime to train and evaluate deep learning models

PhD in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, quantitative disciplines with strong focus in ML, or related field

Strong self‑starter and independent thinker, with strong attention to detail

Demonstrated industry experience or academic achievement

Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying technical information in a clear and thorough manner

Eager to work with highly skilled and dynamic teams in a fast‑paced, entrepreneurial, and technical setting

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using AWS services

Experience with machine learning integration in experiment workflows

Flagship Pioneering and our ecosystem companies are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

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cambridge, MA, 02140, US

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