Tempus AI · 1 day ago
Applied AI & Research Summer Associate
Chicago
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad
$35/hr - $35/hrTempus AI is focused on precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry through AI technology. They are seeking a Machine Learning Summer Associate to work on projects that enhance science and technology, collaborating with teams to translate research into practical solutions.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)BiotechnologyHealth CareMachine LearningMedicalPrecision Medicine
Responsibilities
Work closely with senior machine learning scientists to design and execute pipelines for pre-training of Large Language Models and multimodal models using massive clinical datasets. Research and implement advanced post-training techniques (e.g. SFT, RLHF, DPO) to align foundation models with complex clinical reasoning and safety guidelines, moving beyond simple prompt engineering
Experiment with model architectures and optimization techniques (e.g. sparse attention, parameter-efficient fine-tuning, quantization) to improve training throughput and inference latency
Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, including ML scientists, product and engineers, to translate research into practical solutions
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a Master's or Ph.D. (advanced degree graduation between winter of 2026 and summer of 2027) in Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology or a related field
Deep theoretical and practical understanding of LLM training lifecycles, including pre-training, instruction tuning, and alignment
Proficiency in programming languages like Python, experience with machine learning frameworks and libraries, familiarity with common tools for data processing and analysis
Hands-on experience with distributed training frameworks and training models on multi-GPU clusters
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a variety of settings and media
A self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with others in a fast-paced environment is critical. Be ready to fly the plane as you're still building it!
Benefits
Relocation bonus to help offset some of the relocation costs
Resources to help you find housing
Incentive compensation
Restricted stock units
Medical and other benefits depending on the position
Company
Tempus AI
Tempus is making precision medicine a reality by applying AI in healthcare, deriving insights from our expansive library of clinical data and molecular data.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.29BKey Investors
Ares ManagementGoogleBaillie Gifford
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2025-02-19Post Ipo Debt· $300M
2024-06-14IPO
Leadership Team
Eric Lefkofsky
Founder and CEO
Shane Colley
CTO
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