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Machine Learning Researchers (Reinforcement Learning) - Open Level

Lila Sciences

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Sep 9, 2025
Cambridge, MA, US
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Transforming the scientific method through artificial intelligence and high-throughput automation for valuable therapeutic discovery and development across biological modalities.

Requirements

  • Deep expertise in RL, including experience with policy optimization, value-based methods, or model-based RL
  • Experience with distributed computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, or on-prem clusters)
  • Hands-on experience in multi-agent RL settings or hierarchical and offline RL methods
  • Experience with online reinforcement learning in cost-sensitive settings
  • Knowledge of LLM training/fine-tuning methods and experience with these methods at scale
  • Experience with DPO, PPO, and/or RLHF for fine-tuning LLMs
  • PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related quantitative field

Responsibilities

  • Train and fine-tune cutting-edge models on scientific data
  • Collaborate with experts across biology, materials science, and automation to push boundaries
  • Implement robust evaluation frameworks, including custom benchmarks, to rigorously test model performance and reliability
  • Incorporate RL approaches with large language models (LLMs) to enhance reasoning, planning, and decision-making capabilities
  • Run rigorous experiments, document findings, and iteratively improve models based on quantitative results
  • Develop and apply reinforcement learning methods to complex problems
  • Work with distributed computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, or on-prem clusters)

Other

  • PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related quantitative field
  • Demonstrated contributions to top-tier conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI)
  • Inclusive mindset and a diversity of thought
  • Ability to work in unstructured and creative environments
  • Passion for transforming science
  • Commitment to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status