PhD Position in Interpretability of Protein Language Models

This fully funded PhD position at Leipzig University’s LION Lab focuses on advancing interpretability techniques for protein language models. Under the supervision of Leonie Weissweiler and Clara Schoeder, the successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge research at the intersection of computational biology and natural language processing. The role involves developing methods to make protein language models more transparent and interpretable, bridging gaps between AI and biological sciences. Ideal for master’s graduates with backgrounds in computational linguistics, bioinformatics, computer science, or related fields, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both AI and biomedical research.

• Develop novel interpretability techniques for protein language models to enhance transparency and biological relevance.
• Conduct research at the intersection of AI and computational biology, focusing on explainable methods for protein sequence analysis.
• Collaborate with supervisors to design and implement experiments to evaluate interpretability frameworks.
• Publish findings in top-tier conferences and journals within the fields of AI and computational biology.
• Present research results at international conferences and workshops.
• Contribute to the development of open-source tools or frameworks for interpretability in protein language models.