2026 Summer Intern - Frontier Research, Prescient Design (AI for Drug Discovery)

Genentech • South San Francisco, CA • 2h ago

The Position

Department Summary

The Frontier Research team within Prescient Design seeks exceptional graduate student interns with a demonstrated research background in machine learning or statistics, a passion for independent research and technical problem solving, and a proven ability to develop and implement ideas from research. Intern candidates should have a strong interest in Bayesian decision theory and adaptive experimental design.

This internship position is located in South San Francisco, CA, on site.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in cutting-edge research in simulation-based inference inspired by drug discovery applications

Develop well-documented code to facilitate adoption of the method

Present results in the form of a publication, for submission to internal and external scientific venues

Program Highlights

Intensive 12-week, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship

Program start date is in May/June (Summer).

A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.

Who You Are (Required)

Required Education

Must be pursuing a PhD (enrolled student)

Required Majors

Computer Science, Statistics, Applied Math, Physics, or related technical field

Required skills:

Strong publication record and experience contributing to research communities, including journals and conferences like NeurIPS, AISTATS, ICML, and ICLR

Strong software development skills in Python

Ability to reason formally about explore-exploit tradeoffs in adaptive inference procedures

Research experience in frameworks involving sequential decision making under uncertainty

Preferred knowledge, skills, and qualifications:

General familiarity with simulation-based inference and causal inference is a plus.

Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $50.00 per hour. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.

Genentech is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZWlsbfQOvFVIQgHE_iDzWUTlhZvj6FytIzjS7xq6IGh1H5g/viewform) .

Similar Jobs

Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist III

Sutter Health • Oakland, CA • 2h ago

Hospital & Medical

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: ABSMC-Summit Campus Position Overview: Delivers pharmaceutical care through the provision of patient-centered clinical service, medication informa...

2h ago

Go to Apply

Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist III

Sutter Health • Oakland, CA • 2h ago

Hospital & Medical

2h ago

Go to Apply

Aide Diet I

Sutter Health • Castro Valley, CA • 3h ago

Hospital & Medical

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: EMC - Eden Medical Center Position Overview: Ensure patient menu and foods selected and served comply with physicians orders. Prepares dietary inf...

3h ago

Go to Apply

CPQ Consultant - Comms, Media, & Tech

Accenture • San Francisco, CA • 20h ago

Hospital & Medical

We are: Accenture Song accelerates growth and value for our clients through sustained customer relevance. Our capabilities span ideation to execution: growth, product and experience design; technology and experience plat...

20h ago

Go to Apply

Clinical Nurse (RN), Infusion Treatment Area/ORAC - 12HR Rotating .90

Stanford Health Care • Palo Alto, CA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Rotating - 12 Hour (United States of A...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Inpatient Clinical Pharmacist III, Bay Area Float Pool

Sutter Health • Castro Valley, CA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: EMC - Eden Medical Center Position Overview: Delivers pharmaceutical care through the provision of patient-centered clinical service, medication i...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Life Sciences MedTech Manufacturing, Management Consulting Principal Director

Accenture • San Francisco, CA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

We are: Accenture Consulting. We work with C-suite executives, leaders, and boards of the world's leading organizations, helping them reinvent every part of their enterprise to drive greater growth, enhance competitivene...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Staff Nurse II - Emergency Dept (Part Time Night)

Kaiser Permanente • San Francisco, CA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) II is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame. The RN II provides care to patients via the therape...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Staff Nurse II, ICU, 24 hour, Day, Oakland

Kaiser Permanente • Oakland, CA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

1d ago

Go to Apply

Staff Nurse II - Emergency Department - San Leandro 24hrs/Eves/8's

Kaiser Permanente • San Leandro, CA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical

1d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.