Currently pursuing a PhD in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.
Demonstrated research background in machine learning.
Strong analytical and mathematical skills.
Proficient programming skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Responsibilities
Participate in innovative research on sampling and generative modeling for drug discovery.
Develop and document code to support method adoption.
Contribute to publications and present findings at scientific conferences.
Drive impactful projects that are critical to business objectives.
Collaborate with leading experts in the biotechnology field.
Benefits
Intensive 12-week, full-time paid internship.
Stipend provided to help cover internship-related costs.
Opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects.
Gain experience in a cutting-edge research environment.
Paid holiday time off.
Full Job Description
2027 Spring Intern - Prescient Frontier Research
Department Summary
Frontier Research is a specialized unit within the Computational Sciences CoE at Genentech / Roche, dedicated to foundational machine learning research and the development of new algorithmic frameworks. We seek an exceptional graduate student intern with a demonstrated research background in machine learning, a passion for independent research and technical problem-solving, and a proven ability to develop and implement research ideas.
This internship position is located in South San Francisco, on-site.
The Opportunity
Participate in cutting-edge research in sampling and generative modeling, with potential applications to drug discovery.
Develop well-documented code to facilitate adoption of the methods.
Contribute to and drive publications, and present results at internal and external scientific conferences.
Program Highlights
Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.
Program start dates are in January 2027 (Spring).
A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship.
Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.
Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.
The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $52.00 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.
About Roche
Roche Holding AG is a Swiss multinational healthcare company that operates worldwide under two divisions: Pharmaceuticals and Diagnostics. Its holding company, Roche Holding AG, has bearer shares listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. The company headquarters are located in Basel. Roche is the largest pharmaceutical company in the world, and the leading provider of cancer treatments globally. The company also produces a range of diagnostic tests for medical professionals and patients. Roche was one of the first companies to bring targeted treatments to patients. In 2019, Roche had over 100,000 employees worldwide, and generated revenue of CHF 61.5 billion.
