CPT Research Scientist Jobs
Research Scientist CPT jobs let F-1 students apply graduate-level research directly in industry labs, national research centers, or university-affiliated programs. Your DSO must authorize CPT before your start date, and the role must connect explicitly to your degree program. Full-time CPT exceeding 12 months eliminates OPT eligibility, so timing matters.
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GenBio AI is an AI for Science company on a mission to make biology fully computable. We are building AIDO (AI-Driven Digital Organism) to simulate living systems, decode biology holistically, and accelerate medical and scientific research. Our first step toward that mission is AIDO Cell, the first virtual cell world model that holistically simulates cell biology from molecules up to whole-cell behavior. It enables researchers to run experiments virtually, predicting how cells respond to genetic changes, drugs and other interventions before going into the lab. It is supported by AIDO Foundry, an AI-builds-AI engineering framework for automating virtual cell development, and AIDO Lab, an interface to digitally run experiments and observe the results. Together they form the foundation for a new paradigm in AI-driven drug discovery, bioengineering, and fundamental biomedical research.
Qualifications
- M.S. or Ph.D. student (or evidence of equivalent level of expertise) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related technical field.
- Available for a 6-month, in-person internship in Palo Alto, CA, and authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.
- Skilled in developing, implementing, and debugging deep learning methods/models in popular frameworks, such as JAX, TensorFlow, or PyTorch, with an interest in generative models, graph neural networks, or large-scale deep learning applications.
- Strong theoretical foundation (e.g., statistics, optimization, graph theory, linear algebra).
- Passion for interdisciplinary research (emphasizing the intersection of AI and Biology), and willingness to acquire necessary domain knowledge.
- Motivated and self-driven with the ability to operate with partial descriptions of high-level objectives (as is typical in a start-up environment).
- Familiarity with software engineering best practices (version control, documentation, etc).
Nice To Have
- 3 year PhD student and above.
- Proven track record in research and innovation demonstrated through contributions in top-tier AI/ML (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, ICLR) and/or core biology (e.g., Nature, Science, or Cell) journals and conferences.
- Intern experience in industry (e.g., OpenAI, FAIR, Deepmind, Google Research).
- Hands-on experience working at the intersection of AI and Biology, particularly protein structure prediction, protein sequence/structure modeling, or molecular design.
- Experience with biological structure prediction algorithms or models such as AlphaFold2/3 or RoseTTAFold.
- Experience in generative modeling for biological structures and sequences, including diffusion models, flow matching, or related approaches.
- Experience in large-scale distributed training and inference.
- Open-source contributions, especially if used by others.
Join us as we embark on this journey to redefine the future of biology and medicine.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. GenBio AI participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information on E-Verify, please visit.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Job Description
GenBio AI is an AI for Science company on a mission to make biology fully computable. We are building AIDO (AI-Driven Digital Organism) to simulate living systems, decode biology holistically, and accelerate medical and scientific research. Our first step toward that mission is AIDO Cell, the first virtual cell world model that holistically simulates cell biology from molecules up to whole-cell behavior. It enables researchers to run experiments virtually, predicting how cells respond to genetic changes, drugs and other interventions before going into the lab. It is supported by AIDO Foundry, an AI-builds-AI engineering framework for automating virtual cell development, and AIDO Lab, an interface to digitally run experiments and observe the results. Together they form the foundation for a new paradigm in AI-driven drug discovery, bioengineering, and fundamental biomedical research.
Qualifications
- M.S. or Ph.D. student (or evidence of equivalent level of expertise) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related technical field.
- Available for a 6-month, in-person internship in Palo Alto, CA, and authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of the internship.
- Skilled in developing, implementing, and debugging deep learning methods/models in popular frameworks, such as JAX, TensorFlow, or PyTorch, with an interest in generative models, graph neural networks, or large-scale deep learning applications.
- Strong theoretical foundation (e.g., statistics, optimization, graph theory, linear algebra).
- Passion for interdisciplinary research (emphasizing the intersection of AI and Biology), and willingness to acquire necessary domain knowledge.
- Motivated and self-driven with the ability to operate with partial descriptions of high-level objectives (as is typical in a start-up environment).
- Familiarity with software engineering best practices (version control, documentation, etc).
Nice To Have
- 3 year PhD student and above.
- Proven track record in research and innovation demonstrated through contributions in top-tier AI/ML (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, ICLR) and/or core biology (e.g., Nature, Science, or Cell) journals and conferences.
- Intern experience in industry (e.g., OpenAI, FAIR, Deepmind, Google Research).
- Hands-on experience working at the intersection of AI and Biology, particularly protein structure prediction, protein sequence/structure modeling, or molecular design.
- Experience with biological structure prediction algorithms or models such as AlphaFold2/3 or RoseTTAFold.
- Experience in generative modeling for biological structures and sequences, including diffusion models, flow matching, or related approaches.
- Experience in large-scale distributed training and inference.
- Open-source contributions, especially if used by others.
Join us as we embark on this journey to redefine the future of biology and medicine.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. GenBio AI participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information on E-Verify, please visit.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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Get Access To All JobsResearch Scientist CPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Research Scientist role qualify for CPT authorization?
Yes, if the research work is an integral part of your established curriculum and your school offers academic credit or requires the experience for your degree program. Your DSO will evaluate whether the specific research domain maps to your coursework. Positions in unrelated fields, even if titled 'Research Scientist,' won't qualify.
Can I do full-time CPT as a Research Scientist without losing OPT eligibility?
You can do full-time CPT, but any combination of full-time CPT totaling 12 months or more across your entire F-1 program eliminates your OPT eligibility, per USCIS rules. Part-time CPT, defined as 20 hours per week or fewer, does not count toward that limit regardless of duration.
How do I find Research Scientist employers experienced with CPT and F-1 hiring?
Browse Research Scientist listings on Migrate Mate, which surfaces employers with documented work authorization filing history. National labs, university-affiliated research institutes, and large biotech or tech companies typically have dedicated immigration teams and HR processes for F-1 students on CPT.
What documents does a Research Scientist employer need from me for CPT?
Your employer needs a copy of your updated I-20 showing the CPT authorization, including the employer name, authorized start and end dates, and whether authorization is part-time or full-time. Some employers also request your valid F-1 visa stamp and I-94 arrival record. Provide these before your start date, not after.
Does CPT work as a Research Scientist count toward H-1B specialty occupation experience?
Yes, legitimate CPT employment generates W-2 income and builds verifiable work history in a specialty occupation, which can support an H-1B visa petition later. Your employer should issue a standard W-2 for CPT employment. Keep your offer letter, I-20 with CPT authorization, and any performance documentation in case USCIS requests evidence of prior qualifying experience.