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RecursionPrincipal AI Researcher
Recursion is seeking a Principal AI Researcher to join its cross-functional group of scientists, engineers, and drug discoverers. Operating as an AI-native TechBio enterprise, the organization…
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Principal AI Researcher at Recursion is a full-time role. Work arrangement: Remote. Location: Not specified. No salary is shown in this listing. It was posted on Oct 30, 2026. This listing is paused and not taking applications at the moment.
Job Description
Recursion is seeking a Principal AI Researcher to join its cross-functional group of scientists, engineers, and drug discoverers. Operating as an AI-native TechBio enterprise, the organization focuses on decoding biology to improve lives by creating a unifying biomedical world model. The incoming professional will work at the forefront of artificial intelligence-powered drug discovery, driving advanced research and end-to-end applications that encompass discovery, design, and translation.
This opportunity is ideal for experienced researchers who want to apply machine learning and large datasets to complex biological challenges. Recursion combines industrial-scale automated wet and dry laboratories with high-capacity computing clusters, operating from locations including Salt Lake City, Milton Park, New York, Montréal, and London. The company follows core values centered on boldness, integrity, active learning, rapid iteration, strong ownership, and collaborative teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Advance frontier artificial intelligence research across discovery, design, and translation
- Collaborate within a cross-functional group of engineers, scientists, and drug hunters
- Engage in scalable biomedical discovery initiatives using large datasets and modern machine learning methods
Requirements
- Demonstrate at least 10 years of experience in frontier artificial intelligence research
- Showcase strong verbal and written communication abilities
- Display enthusiasm for real-world applications and tangible impact
- Maintain a willingness to learn about biomedicine and drug discovery
Qualifications
- Hold a PhD in natural language processing, computer vision, machine learning, or possess equivalent practical experience
- Bring prior background working in biomedicine and drug discovery
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the posting specifies a remote status for this role.
What is the employment type?
This is a full-time position.
What experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have at least 10 years of frontier artificial intelligence research experience, strong communication skills, a passion for real-world impact, and a willingness to learn biomedicine and drug discovery.
What educational background is needed?
A PhD in machine learning, computer vision, natural language processing, or equivalent practical experience is required.
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