# Co-op, AI for Protein Design at Lila Sciences

- Company: Lila Sciences
- What the company does: LILA has created the world's first Operating System for Science powered by Scientific Superintelligence™. Backed by General Catalyst.
- Company website: https://www.lila.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Internship
- Location: San Francisco, CA USA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-11-06
- Apply by: 2026-12-21
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/lilasciences/jobs/4480337009?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/lila-sciences-co-op-ai-for-protein-design/

## About the role

This PhD-level co-op will join the Life Science AI team to contribute to applied ML research in protein engineering, including generative protein design, antibody engineering, developability, and wet-lab-informed model iteration. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Currently enrolled PhD student in CS, ML, computational biology, bioengineering, biophysics, or a related field
- Research experience in machine learning, computational biology, or protein engineering
- Strong Python skills and experience with PyTorch, JAX, or similar frameworks
- Experience working with biological sequence, structure, or assay data
- Clear communication and comfort collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams

Tags: AI

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/lila-sciences-co-op-ai-for-protein-design/