Principal AI Researcher

Recursion

. Advance frontier research and end-to-end applications across discovery, design, and translation .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in AI-powered drug discovery and biomedical applications, with a strong foundation in machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. Proven ability to collaborate across disciplines and leverage real-world data for impactful research and development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PhD In ML10+ Years Of AI Research ExperienceExperience With Large DatasetsBiomedicine And Drug Discovery ExperienceStrong Verbal And Writing Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Machine LearningNatural Language ProcessingComputer VisionData AnalysisAI ResearchBiomedical ApplicationsCross-Functional AI ProjectsReal-World Data UtilizationDiscovery Engine DevelopmentVirtual Patient Modeling

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationPassion For Real-World ApplicationsWillingness To Learn

Industry Keywords

Drug DiscoveryBiomedical ResearchVirtual Cell ModelingClinical Care IntegrationFrontier Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advance frontier research and end-to-end applications across discovery, design, and translation
Work at the forefront of AI-powered drug discovery
Collaborate with scientists, engineers, and drug hunters on scalable biomedical discovery
Contribute to development of a unifying biomedical world model bridging virtual patient and virtual cell
Turn real-world data into a discovery engine connecting clinical care and drug discovery

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in ML, NLP, computer vision, or the equivalent practical experience
Passionate about real-world applications and impact
Strong verbal and writing communication skills
10+ years of frontier AI research experience
Experience with large datasets and cross-functional AI projects
Experience in biomedicine and drug discovery a plus; willingness to learn a must

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Accommodations available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process
Human recruiter and hiring manager review of applications
Frontier research environment with industrialized wet and dry labs, real-world delivery, close feedback loops, and rapid iterations
Cross-functional collaboration across research and engineering, biology and medicine, business and operations