Data Scientist / Data Science Associate - Remote

Overview

The Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering (BIIE) is a newly founded research institute in Basel that serves as a hub for multidisciplinary science, uniting experts in immunology, bioengineering, computational biology, and AI. Our mission is to develop cutting-edge immune-based therapeutics and diagnostics by leveraging advanced computational tools. Within the BIIE, the DeepIR group focuses on computational design of antibodies and T-cell receptors (TCRs), applying modern machine learning methods to design immune receptors from scratch.

In Short

• Develop and optimize ML models for predicting protein–protein interactions.
• Support the inference pipeline and model deployment.
• Work with high-throughput datasets for data analysis and integration.
• Collaborate closely with experimental scientists.
• Stay up-to-date with computational immunology research.
• Present findings and contribute to publications.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with machine learning and proficiency in Python.
• Familiarity with graph-based learning techniques.
• Basic understanding of protein biology and structural modeling.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Chance to make a tangible impact on scientific discovery.
• Collaborative and interdisciplinary working environment.