deepmirror’s empowers scientists by bridging human brilliance and technology to shorten the time from idea to patient impact. deepmirror’s co-ideation platform generates drug designs that complement the intuition of chemists, enabling R&D teams to step up their progress towards the clinic. After launching in 2023, our platform is used by chemists across the globe and is accelerating the discovery and development of new medicines by suggesting novel and potent drugs to test. We pride ourselves in our intuitive user experience which makes complex AI simple and accessible to non-technical users and are now looking for an experienced computational chemist to supercharge our R&D.
In the role you will research and develop key features to solve real world challenges of AI in drug discovery. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who wants to be involved from day 1 of the start-up journey and who wants to put new processes into place to build a powerful platform in a high performing & collaborative team, based in the beautiful location of Victoria House in the heart of London. As part of the platform team, you will research cutting edge algorithms and deploy them for our users to deliver a powerful foundation on top of which a great user experience can be built. With a strong focus on Python programming and advanced backend technologies, we encourage you to seize the opportunity to be independent and drive innovation and quality. In the role, you will have substantial growth opportunities, allowing you to shape deepmirror’s technological framework from its inception and learn in an interdisciplinary environment on the interface of physics, chemistry, biology, and machine learning.
Should I apply?
We want to be upfront about what it is like to work at deepmirror and thought hard about the principles that guide our work. Before you apply, let's dive into how our values influence the way we work as a team and make sure that those resonate with you.
Growth: Never stop learning and challenging yourself
At deepmirror we learn and grow every day. It’s like going to university every day but at a much faster pace and more collaborative. If you find fulfilment in learning, in growing as a person, and enjoy being outside of your comfort zone frequently, this is the place, but note that it can be stressful and learning curves can be steep.
Innovation: Building the Future
We want to have impact on the world around us by supercharging the development of new medicines with revolutionary software. We are in a young field and cannot afford the luxury of falling back into old habits and tested procedures to achieve impact in the world. If you like to drive change, build from scratch, and innovate, you’ll thrive, but beware that this can be frustrating. If you prefer things by the book this is not the place for you.
Company-first: A Supportive Team
We cultivate a supportive and collaborative atmosphere that puts the company first. Our only team is the deepmirror team. Working here is not for lone wolves, you can always count on your colleagues.
Ownership: Own Your Outcomes
We empower everyone in the team to own their outcomes. We do not say: "This is what I was told". We do say: "What I tried failed and now I will try something else." At deepmirror you will find the freedom to plot your own path but beware: life at a start-up is ambiguous and self-motivation is a necessity, which can be daunting.
Openness: Honest and Diverse Dialogue
Openness and dialogue are the bedrocks of our organisation. We encourage everyone to voice their perspective, often. This can lead to heated debates, but it always results in better outcomes. We believe in regular, constructive feedback to drive continuous improvement. At deepmirror your voice will be heard but prepare to defend your opinion with evidence and solid arguments.
At deepmirror, you will challenge yourself, be supported, and given the freedom to excel. Join a team where growth, innovation, company-first, ownership, and openness are not just values but a way of life. If this resonates with you, deepmirror could be your next big adventure and read on towards the “boring” bits.
In this internship, your primary focus will be on goal-directed fragment identification (rationales), and its use case in generative chemistry. The role combines theoretical research with practical applications, as you develop sophisticated strategies to optimize molecules while maintaining their core structural integrity.
As part of our product-focused team, you will bridge the gap between academic research and industrial applications, translating theoretical insights into practical solutions for drug development challenges. We maintain a strong commitment to scientific excellence and actively support the publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journals. This dual focus provides you with the unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to both academic literature and real-world pharmaceutical applications.
You will:
- Design and develop generative algorithms for small molecule optimization.
- Validate generative methods and contribute to fragment-based drug design.
- Publish results in a scientific journal
Requirements
- Strong understanding of chemistry and computational methods, with practical experience in applying these to real-world problems.
- Experience in Python, RDKit and PyTorch
- At the time of internship, you must be enrolled as a Ph.D. student at a University
- Willingness to work in-person in London for the time of the internship
Nice to Have:
- Experience in curating and preparing datasets for computational chemistry applications.
- Familiarity with generative molecular AI is a plus.
- Familiarity with Fragment-based Drug Design is a plus
If you meet at least 60% of the requirements or nice-to-have qualifications, we encourage you to apply.
Benefits
- Competitive salary - paid internship
- Social events
- Central London Offices
