Head of AI (Islington)

At Basecamp Research, we're seeking a Head of AI to lead our team.

Who we are & about this role

We believe the future of biotech will combine diverse natural data sets with cutting-edge AI algorithms. We've built the largest ethically sampled biodiversity database and demonstrated state-of-the-art models in biology. After raising $60 million in Series B funding, we are expanding our team and resources to develop next-generation biological foundation models. This role involves steering our AI strategy, leading the AI team, and managing collaborations with academia and industry, including partnerships with major tech companies. You'll develop AI strategies based on innovative, science-driven data in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of AI/ML researchers and engineers, fostering innovation
• Oversee development of novel AI/ML models and algorithms
• Collaborate with scientists, bioinformaticians, and engineers to define research goals and apply findings
• Manage multiple research projects aligned with company objectives
• Design AI system architecture, balancing research and production needs
• Provide thought leadership and mentorship within the team
• Represent Basecamp Research at conferences, publications, and collaborations

About You (Required):

• Graduate degree in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Computational Biology, or related field
• 5+ years in AI/ML research or engineering, with at least 4 years in a technical lead or 3 years in management
• Strong publication record or expertise in generative AI, deep learning, or computational biology
• Experience applying AI to biological problems, especially protein design or genomics
• Proven success in leading AI research and translating it into practical applications
• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences
• Experience training large generative models on HPC GPUs or cloud platforms like AWS, Lambda, Azure
• Strong problem-solving skills and critical thinking in AI research
• Strategic planning abilities

Additional Skills (desired):

• Experience with protein or DNA bioinformatics
• MLOps expertise
• Software engineering skills, data pipelining (e.g., Airflow), cloud deployment experience
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies

Interested in joining as our Head of AI? We look forward to hearing from you!

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