Moderna is seeking a highly motivated and experienced computational scientist to join our highly collaborative, multi-disciplinary, and fast-paced team dedicated to the development of individualized neoantigen cancer therapies. The main focus of this role is to develop leading-edge algorithms related to personalized cancer immunotherapy. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in theoretical leading-edge machine learning techniques with a proven track record of developing advanced algorithms that can transform complex data into actionable insights. You will be at the forefront of personalized medicine, working alongside a team of computational biologists, immunologists, and translational biologists to drive the next generation of cancer treatments.
Here's What You Will Do:
Design, implement and evaluate leading-edge machine learning immunoinformatics algorithms such as epitope presentation, immunogenicity, TCR recognition/motif analysis and structural modeling
Explore and integrate large-scale immunological datasets, including genomics, transcriptomic, mass spectrometry, and structural data, to derive orthogonal contributors of effective immunotherapy design
Stay abreast of the latest scientific findings and technological developments and continuously improve computational tools
Maintain detailed documentation of data analysis methods and results
Participate in team meetings and present findings
Here's What You'll Bring to the Table:
PhD degree + 2 years of experience or Master's degree + 5 years of experience in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a related field.
Strong foundational understanding and proven track record in machine learning algorithm development (GNN, LSTM, Transformers, etc.), preferably with applications in immunology or genomics
Proficiency in handling and interpreting large-scale biological datasets, including genomic and proteomic data
Strong programming skills in Python/R and with ML frameworks (e.g. PyTorch).
Experience with high performance cloud computing such as the AWS cloud computing platform
Innovative thinker with excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative research team
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Moderna is pleased to provide you and your family with a comprehensive and innovative suite of benefits, including:
Highly competitive and inclusive medical, dental and vision coverage options
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
Lifestyle Spending Account funds to help you engage in personal enrichment and self-care activities
Family care benefits, including subsidized back-up care options and on-demand tutoring
Free premium access to fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness classes
Exclusive preferred pricing on Peloton fitness equipment
Adoption and family-planning benefits
Dedicated care coordination support for our LGBTQ+ community
Generous paid time off, including: • Vacation, sick time and holidays • Volunteer time to participate within your community • Discretionary year-end shutdown • Paid sabbatical after 5 years; every 3 years thereafter
Generous Paid Leave offerings, including 18 weeks of 100% paid parental leave for all new parents
401k match and Financial Planning tools
Moderna-paid Life, LTD and STD insurance coverages, as well as voluntary benefit options
Complimentary concierge service including home services research, travel booking, and entertainment requests
Free parking or subsidized commuter passes
Location-specific perks and extras!
About Moderna
Since our founding in 2010, we have aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world-class team. We believe in giving our people a platform to change medicine and an opportunity to change the world.
By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people are the driving force behind our scientific progress and our culture. Together, we are creating a culture of belonging and building an organization that cares deeply for our patients, our employees, the environment, and our communities.
We are proud to have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.
As we build our company, we have always believed an in-person culture is critical to our success. Moderna champions the significant benefits of in-office collaboration by embracing a 70/30 work model. This 70% in-office structure helps to foster a culture rich in innovation, teamwork, and direct mentorship. Join us in shaping a world where every interaction is an opportunity to learn, contribute and make a meaningful impact.
If you want to make a difference and join a team that is changing the future of medicine, we invite you to visit modernatx.com/careers to learn more about our current opportunities.
Moderna is a smoke-free, alcohol-free and drug-free work environment.
Moderna is a place where everyone can grow. If you meet the Basic Qualifications for the role and you would be excited to contribute to our mission every day, please apply!
Moderna is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.
Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry or citizenship, ethnicity, disability, military or protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital or familial status, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable law. Moderna is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Belonging, Inclusion, and Diversity are critical to the success of our company and our impact on society. We're focused on attracting, retaining, developing, and advancing our employees and believe that by cultivating diverse experiences, backgrounds, and ideas, we can provide an environment where every employee is able to contribute their best.
Moderna is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should contact the Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com. (EEO/AAP Employer)
