Machine Learning Scientist

Synlico Inc. is a resident company of Johnson & Johnson Innovation – JLABS, a premier life science incubator program. Synlico envisions rewriting medicine by bringing causality to cellular biology. We are an AI-powered Drug Discovery startup developing cutting-edge AI platform to combat diseases with the latest advancements in single-cell bioinformatics, machine learning, and causal discovery. We are a passionate team of young scientists and professionals who value innovation and teamwork. Our research is highly interdisciplinary and team oriented. We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic machine learning scientist who will lead/participate in several of our projects with our science team. For more information, please visit www.synlico.com. Job Description: This is a remote contract position in UK. What you will do • Invent & deliver: Design, prototype, and productionize generative models for cellular‑level biological phenomena. • Bridge research to product: translate promising prototypes into robust and well‑tested systems. • Collaborate cross‑functionally: Foster strong collaboration with other team members. • Lead innovation initiatives: Leading innovation initiatives and incorporating fresh ideas and technologies. Job Requirement: • Must have a Ph.D in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence or related field. • 3–5+ post-Ph.D years of industry experience building and deploying ML models. • Demonstrated research excellence (e.g., strong publication record in top‑tier AI venues) and ability to convert insights into working systems. • Depth experience in generative modeling. Good understanding of flow models is a plus. • Strong coding and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision. • Passionate about addressing complex, real-world challenges and creating impactful, innovative solutions. Interested candidates please submit your CV with a full list of your publications.