ByteDance

Responsibilities

The AI for Science team has been focusing on tackling challenges in natural sciences, including biology, physics, and materials, with computational tools such as Machine Learning, Computational Chemistry, High-throughput Computation. Our goal is to create breakthroughs in natural science with new methodology and help the world.

We are looking for talented individuals to join us for an internship in 2025. Internships at TikTok aim to offer students industry exposure and hands-on experience. Turn your ambitions into reality as your inspiration brings infinite opportunities at ByteDance. This position would be ideal for machine learning researchers with expertise in CV, NLP, generative AI or computational biology. A background in biology is beneficial but not essential.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early. Candidates can apply to a maximum of TWO positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to ByteDance (select one) and its affiliates' jobs globally.

Internships at ByteDance aim to provide students with hands-on experience in developing fundamental skills and exploring potential career paths. A vibrant blend of social events and enriching development workshops will be available for you to explore. Here, you will utilize your knowledge in real-world scenarios while laying a strong foundation for personal and professional growth. It runs for 12-24 weeks and begins in May/June 2025 or August/September 2025. Successful candidates must be able to commit to one of the following start dates below:

(Select below options for Summer)

• Monday, May 12
• Monday, May 19
• Tuesday May 27 (Memorial Day May 27)
• Monday, June 9
• Monday, June 23

(Select below options for Fall)

• Monday, August 11
• Monday, August 25
• Monday, September 8
• Monday, September 22

Please state your availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date).

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early. Candidates can apply to a maximum of TWO positions and will be considered for jobs in the order you apply. The application limit is applicable to ByteDance and its affiliates' jobs globally.

Candidates who pass resume evaluation will be invited to participate in ByteDance's technical online assessment through HackerRank.

Responsibilities:

• Stay updated with the latest advancements in computational biology;
• Collaborate closely with team members from diverse backgrounds to tackle challenging biological problems;
• Participate in the development and scaling of cutting-edge models for tasks such as complex structure/conformation generation, molecule design, and unified multimodal modeling of sequence, structure, function, and properties.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a PhD in computational biology, structural biology, or computer-aided drug design (CADD);
• Extensive experience in solving biological problems related to biomolecule structure prediction and design using computational tools and domain knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Industrial experience in structural biology or drug discovery.
• Proven track record in developing new computational methods for biology or drug discovery.
• Proficiency with tools in structural biology, molecular dynamics, or quantum chemistry.