Register Your Interest – (Senior) Agentic AI Research Scientist

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Join a dynamic team at Owkin to advance AI techniques addressing complex biological challenges through innovative research and collaboration.

About us

Owkin  is an agentic AI company on a mission to explore complex biology to speed up and scale research for the creation of new treatments and diagnostics for patients. Owkin K, our AI co-pilot combines unparalleled access to multimodal data, cutting-edge AI to understand biology and pioneering agentic AI to achieve Biological Artificial Superintelligence in the future.


Owkin is comprised of a group of specialized companies that work seamlessly together, combining deep expertise with a shared mission to accelerate biological discovery. Owkin K is the technology foundation of our ecosystem, it provides cutting-edge co-pilots incorporating high-quality data infrastructure and AI tools to power breakthroughs for researchers, customers and our companies.

Owkin has raised over $300 million through investments from leading biopharma companies, including Sanofi and BMS, and venture funds like Fidelity, GV and Bpifrance, among others.Owkin is seeking the best and brightest to join our fast-growing and dynamic team.

 

This is not a live job opening, but by registering your interest, you’ll be on our radar for future opportunities.

Excited about joining Owkin but don’t see the perfect role in our Agentic AI team just yet? Keep watching our careers page!

At Owkin, we value care, curiosity, creativity, and collaboration - and we appreciate that you share those values. Your interest tells us that you’re passionate about using AI to transform patients' lives and eager to collaborate with our talented Owkinautes. That means a lot to us.

What happens next?

  • Read the description (below) of the team’s responsibilities, if it resonates with you, submit your interest.
  • We’ll review your submission to understand your skills, interests, and aspirations.
  • If a relevant role opens up, we’ll be in touch to let you know.
  • The timing is unpredictable - it could be weeks, months, or even a year. While we can’t promise an immediate fit, we’ll be sure to reach out if we find a strong match.

Thank you for your interest in Owkin - we truly appreciate it and hope to connect in the future!

Is this you? 

  • Proficient in English
  • Familiar with Agentic AI in a professional setting
  • Engaged with Agentic AI in personal projects or research
  • Demonstrated expertise in LLMs, generative AI, optimization, or sequential learning
  • Passionate about the intersection of healthcare and AI
  • PhD in a Computer Science-related field (Machine Learning, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science) or equivalent expertise
  • Strong practical knowledge of deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, JAX, etc.)
  • Specialized in one or more of the following areas: reinforcement learning, Bayesian optimization, optimal experimental design, agents, or optimal transport
  • Background in target discovery, drug discovery, or related fields, with a track record of impact (e.g., high-profile publications or industrial applications)
  • Expertise in causality and treatment response modeling
  • Skilled in training large deep learning models
  • Published in high-impact journals and conferences

Would you like a role that asks you to ...

  • Develop and apply agent-based approaches on large volumes of multimodal patient data
  • Work with cross functional teams to improve medical research using state-of-the-art machine learning algorithms
  • Participate in long-term research programs on ambitious scientific challenges around the design of AI agents tailored to answer reliably to complex biology analysis requests.
  • Drive the application and development of advanced machine learning methods to advance Owkin’s therapeutic platform 
  • Maintain a regular scientific watch in machine learning related fields;
  • Conduct methodological research in key areas to unlock novel applications, including writing scientific publications and patents.

If you recognise yourself in the text above, please submit an application form and attach your CV. 

Please submit your CV in English

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What we offer

  • Flexible work organization 
  • Friendly and informal working environment
  • Opportunity to work with an international team with high technical and scientific backgrounds

Recruitment Process & Security

  • Please complete the form and submit your CV.
  • Owkin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status or on the basis of disability.
  • Owkin is a great place to work. As a coveted workplace we are, unfortunately, vulnerable to recruitment phishing scams. We urge all job seekers and candidates to be wary of potential scams. Most of these have individuals posing as representatives of prominent companies, including Owkin, with the aim of obtaining personal, sensitive, or financial information from applicants. These scams prey upon an individual’s desire to obtain a job and can sometimes “feel” like a genuine recruitment process. Some red flags are identified below. Should you encounter a recruitment process that claims to be for Owkin but is not consistent with the below, please do not provide any personal or financial information:
  • Legitimate Owkin recruitment processes include communication with candidates through recognized professional networks, such as LinkedIn. 
  • Communication is always through an official Owkin email address (from the @owkin.com domain), over the phone or through our applicant tracking system (Greenhouse).
  • The Owkin talent team do use platforms such as LinkedIn and Job Teaser, however if you have any concern or doubt about this contact, please ask for them to send an email from @Owkin.com.
  • The Owkin talent team will not solicit personal data from candidates during the application phase including, but not limited to, date of birth, social security numbers, or bank account information;
  • Legitimate Owkin interviews may be conducted over the phone, in person, or via an approved enterprise videoconferencing service (Google Meets). They will not occur via Signal, Telegram or Messenger
  • Owkin offers of employment are based on merit and only extended once a candidate has interviewed with members of the talent and hiring team. Offers will be extended both verbally and in written format.

 

If you think that you have been a victim of fraud, 

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work organization
  • Other Benefit: Opportunity to work with an international team with high technical and scientific backgrounds
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