Bachelors, Masters or PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Computer Science is highly preferred
We evaluate candidates on a case-by case basis but appreciate qualifications in quantitative, scientific and technology disciplines such as Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Analytics, Physics, and Bioinformatics
We seek candidates that combine technical depth with the ability to work collaboratively and create impact
2 years of relevant working experience in fields related to artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science
Proficiency in Generative AI, Deep Learning, and Machine Leaning frameworks is regarded useful
Experience in application of AI in protein design or cheminformatic is a plus
Understanding of artificial intelligence research and ability to review research publications
Ability to communicate and express technical viewpoints to senior stakeholders with succinctness and clarity
Hands-on code development experience and familiarity with the python scientific computing stacks
Familiarity with developing and deploying within a cloud based infrastructure and services environment is plus
Domain knowledge in pharmaceutical business areas such as research, clinical, manufacturing, commercial and corporate functions is plus
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Benefits
Health insuranceFlexible schedule
Additional Information
Job Description
Our IT team operates as a business partner proposing ideas and innovative solutions that enable new organizational capabilities. We collaborate internationally to deliver the services and solutions that help everyone to be more productive and enable innovation.
We are seeking energetic, forward-thinking professionals to join our Information Technology Center in Prague. You will have the opportunity to work on global teams to identify and tackle the biggest opportunities and challenges at the intersection of healthcare, information and technology. We offer project-based rotations to help with your professional development, and a flat, collaborative environment.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform research, assessments and technical evaluations of AI models, methods and frameworks to solve problems or derive benefit to company AI capabilities and generative AI program
Conduct feasibility studies and create working proof of concepts for use-cases by exploring applications of AI to internal problems and datasets to de-risk AI engineering delivery
Collaborate with research teams on application of AI in drug design or target identification
Proactively scan and keep up to date with AI research
Support the creation of intellectual property
Develop and implement methodologies, benchmarks, toolkits for different AI approaches
Participate in internal professional communities of practice and mentor colleagues to raise artificial intelligence and data science maturity within the company
Merck · - Central Bohemian - Prague (five), Czechia