Student Researcher [Seed LLM Post Training – RNA Design & Scientific Reasoning]

Overview Student Researcher [Seed LLM Post Training – RNA Design & Scientific Reasoning] - 2026 Start (PhD) at ByteDance. PhD internships provide students the opportunity to contribute to products and research, with a blend of hands-on learning and collaboration with industry experts. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis; please state availability clearly in your resume (Start date, End date). Responsibilities Develop methods for RNA design using LLMs and fine-tuned generative models. Incorporate reward signals or constraints based on molecular structure, energy, or biological properties. Design and benchmark models using RNA datasets and structure simulators. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to bring LLM capabilities to real-world scientific applications. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Currently pursuing a PhD in Computer Science, Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related area. Research experience in sequence modeling, generative models, or scientific ML. Publications in top ML or computational biology venues (e.g., NeurIPS, RECOMB, ISMB). Strong coding skills in Python and familiarity with deep learning libraries. Must obtain work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with RNA design tools (e.g., ViennaRNA, Eterna, EternaFold). Knowledge of constraint-guided generation, structure prediction, or energy-based modeling. Background in applying ML to biological systems or physical simulations. Job Information Compensation: Hourly, Campus Intern. The hourly rate range for this position in the selected city is $65. Benefits may vary depending on employment type and location. Interns have day one access to health insurance, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, and more. 10 paid holidays per year and paid sick time (56 hours if hired in the first half of the year, 40 if hired in the second half). Housing allowance may be available if not 100% remote. The Company reserves the right to modify benefits programs at any time, with or without notice. Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities or religious beliefs are available; contact us for accommodation requests. About ByteDance Doubao (Seed) Founded in 2023, the ByteDance Doubao (Seed) Team conducts pioneering AI foundation model research across labs in China, Singapore, and the US, focusing on deep learning, reinforcement learning, Language, Vision, Audio, AI Infra, and AI Safety. Why Join ByteDance ByteDance aims to inspire creativity, connect people, and build products that empower authentic expression. We value curiosity, humility, and impact, and operate with an "Always Day 1" mindset. Diversity & Inclusion We are committed to an inclusive space where diverse voices are valued and supported. Reasonable Accommodation We provide reasonable accommodations in recruitment for candidates with disabilities or other protected reasons. If you need assistance, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request Seniority level Internship Employment type Internship Job function Education and Training Industries Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr