D. E. Shaw Research seeks early-career scientists and engineers to join our New York–based team as summer interns. Roles are available for applicants of varied backgrounds and experience levels, from rising sophomores in college to graduate students. Successful candidates will have impressive records of academic achievement in computer science, applied math, and/or the natural sciences. Programming experience in Python and/or C/C++ is required.
D. E. Shaw Research develops and uses advanced computational technologies to understand the behavior of biologically and pharmaceutically significant molecules at an atomic level of detail, and to design precisely targeted, highly selective drugs for the treatment of various diseases. Among our core technologies is a proprietary special-purpose supercomputer called ANTON® which we designed and constructed to perform molecular dynamics simulations more than 100 times faster than the world’s fastest general-purpose supercomputers. We develop and refine advanced biomolecular modeling methods, software, and machine learning techniques on ANTON®, as well as on general-purpose supercomputers, in order to pursue both internal and collaborative drug discovery programs. Our research, technologies, and pharmaceutical expertise have each played an important role in bringing six drugs into clinical trials. Machine learning techniques are a rapidly-growing aspect of our research efforts. For example, we have developed and published neural networks that improve the accuracy of quantum chemistry models, and have trained deep learning models to generate optimized molecules for drug discovery.
Interns spend 12-15 weeks working closely with members of our computer science, hardware, or chemistry and drug discovery teams on a substantial engineering or research project. Past interns have contributed to projects such as software development for our ANTON® supercomputers; development of machine learning models for drug discovery, biomolecular simulation, and biophysics; large-scale data management and analysis tools; visualization software; and simulation software for commodity clusters and GPUs. Throughout the summer, interns are invited to participate in a seminar series led by members of our technical team and in lively social programming.
If you are interested in exploring groundbreaking research topics with the mentorship of our world-class, interdisciplinary team of biologists, chemists, and computer scientists, please use the link below to submit your application materials:
https://deshawresearch.avature.net/careers/Register?pipelineId=657&source=Harvard_1
D. E. Shaw Research is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of building a diverse workforce. We embrace diversity along all dimensions, and respect and value the unique qualities, perspectives, and identities of every person in our group. We welcome inquiries from all exceptionally well-qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religion or religious belief, caste, gender identity, pregnancy, caregiver status, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, disability, or status in any other category protected in this regard by law in any jurisdiction in which we operate.
The expected monthly salary for our internships is $11,700 to $20,600. The applicable monthly salary paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors including the nature and extent of prior experience and educational background. We also provide interns with a generous housing allowance. We follow a hybrid work schedule, in which employees work from the office on Tuesday through Thursday, and have the option of working from home on Monday and Friday.