2024 Flagship Pioneering Artificial Intelligence (AI) Fellowship

"What if you could tackle an unresolved issue with a cutting-edge AI solution that has genuine practical significance?" At Flagship Pioneering, creativity is at the core of our activities: we are scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs devoted to conceptualizing and constructing life-altering companies. We apply science and entrepreneurial spirits to imagine alternate futures, starting with seemingly unreasonable propositions and reaching transformative results through an iterative, evolutionary process. Flagship has established over 100 scientific ventures (including the now well-known drug and vaccine innovator, Moderna Therapeutics), many of which heavily utilize advancements in computing, big data, and AI. This trend has increased in recent years, with first-of-a-kind life science companies such as Generate Biomedicines, Cellarity, Valo, Apriori, and others introducing groundbreaking innovations by harnessing AI advancements. At Flagship Pioneering, the AI Fellowship Program offers an unparalleled opportunity for individuals to creatively apply computational thinking towards cross-disciplinary innovation as part of our venture formation process. We are seeking extraordinary computational scientists and entrepreneurs to learn our unique company creation strategy and collaborate with entrepreneurs and scientists within the Flagship Ecosystem aimed at overcoming the most influential challenges in AI and life sciences. During the summer, AI Fellows will form teams to come up with novel scientific notions that challenge typical views by leveraging their scientific instinct and creativity. In this process, AI Fellows will also learn to iterate and mold these concepts into "seemingly unreasonable" yet persuasive venture hypotheses as well as evolve these ideas through a hands-on implementation project. As a Flagship Pioneering AI Fellow, you will: Learn Flagship Pioneering's approach to generating and refining actionable pioneering theories Leverage and enhance your creativity, versatility, and innovation ability Contribute to the creation of revolutionary ideas & innovations based on computational approaches that can be developed into breakthrough companies Aid in the creation of unique computational tools and methods to expedite cross-disciplinary groundbreaking innovations Directly work with highly experienced Flagship Pioneering team members—a group of innovative and seasoned scientists, entrepreneurs, and executives Build relationships and broaden your network with a diverse and widely successful group of peers Explore full-time opportunities at Flagship Pioneering and our AI/ML-focused companies Additional information on the Flagship Pioneering Fellowship is accessible here. 2024 Fellowship Details: The Flagship Pioneering Fellowship is full-time in-person from June 3, 2024 – August 23, 2024. Flagship Pioneering Fellows receive a stipend and work at the Flagship Pioneering offices in Kendall Square (55 Cambridge Parkway, Cambridge, MA) Application Deadline: January 31st, 2024 Qualifications: PhD or Master’s or currently enrolled in a graduate program in computer science, statistics, applied mathematics, physics, biology, neuroscience, chemistry, or another discipline with a strong quantitative focus Deep research and/or industry experience in at least one of the following fields: machine learning, modeling and simulation, computational biology, computational neuroscience, computational chemistry Strong programming background (high proficiency in Python, R, or similar required) Demonstrated leader, effective communicator, and strong team player A history of scientific and academic excellence and creativity in the ability to solve complex scientific problems Willingness to challenge common beliefs Proactive mentality Availability for full-time employment in Boston/Cambridge no later than May 2025 More About Flagship Flagship Pioneering is a biotechnology company that conceives and constructs platform companies, each having the potential for multiple products that revolutionize human health or sustainability. Since its inception in 2000, Flagship has originated and nurtured more than 100 scientific ventures, resulting in an aggregate value of over $90 billion. Many of the companies founded by Flagship have addressed humanity's most pressing challenges: vaccinating billions of people against COVID-19, curing incurable diseases, enhancing human health, preventing illness, and feeding the world by improving the resilience and sustainability of agriculture. Flagship has been acknowledged twice on FORTUNE's "Change the World" list, an annual ranking of companies that have made a positive social and environmental impact through activities that are part of their core business strategies, and has been twice named to Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies. Learn more about Flagship at www.flagshippioneering.com. Flagship Pioneering and its ecosystem companies are committed 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. "At Flagship, we recognize there is no perfect candidate. If you have some of the experience listed above but not all, please apply anyway. Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We are devoted to building diverse and inclusive teams and look forward to learning more about your unique background." Recruitment & Staffing Agencies: Flagship Pioneering and its affiliated Flagship Lab companies (collectively, “FSP”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than candidates. The submission of unsolicited resumes by recruitment or staffing agencies to FSP or its employees is strictly prohibited unless contacted directly by Flagship Pioneering’s internal Talent Acquisition team. Any resume submitted by an agency in the absence of a signed agreement will automatically become the property of FSP, and FSP will not owe any referral or other fees with respect thereto.