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Machine Learning Researcher
Proxima Fusion
Work collaboratively with fusion scientists, engineers, and ML experts to integrate advanced ML techniques into stellarator optimization and engineering, transforming prototypes into production-ready solutions.
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Munich, Germany
Posted 16 days ago

Dr Francesco Sciortino
Co-Founder & CEO

Computational Chemist
ALLOX
Computational Chemist to drive in silico drug discovery at ALLOX by designing and optimising small-molecule allosteric modulators using virtual screening, molecular dynamics, and structure-based drug design.
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Barcelona (On-Site, Hybrid or Remote)
Posted 16 days ago

Júlia Domingo

Structural Bioinformatics Scientist/Developer
ALLOX
Computational scientist to develop ALLOX’s Structure Engine, integrating structural bioinformatics, AI, and DMS data for allosteric drug discovery.
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Barcelona (On-Site, Hybrid or Remote)
Posted 16 days ago

Júlia Domingo

Senior Machine Learning Researcher
Proxima Fusion
Work collaboratively with fusion scientists, engineers, and ML experts to integrate advanced ML techniques into stellarator optimization and engineering, transforming prototypes into production-ready solutions.
Full-time
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Munich, Germany
Posted 17 days ago

Dr Francesco Sciortino
Co-Founder & CEO

Platform Bioinformatician
ALLOX
Computational scientist to develop software and data tools supporting the ALLOX experimental platform for large-scale identification of allosteric sites.
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Barcelona (On-Site or Hybrid)
Posted 19 days ago

Júlia Domingo

Divertor R&D Lead
Proxima Fusion
Spearhead the early modelling, simulation and design considerations in the context of the overall design of our stellarator prototype.
Full-time
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Munich, Germany
Posted 29 days ago

Dr Francesco Sciortino
Co-Founder & CEO

Principal Electrical Engineer
Proxima Fusion
Spearhead the development of electrical systems for stellarator fusion power plants
Full-time
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Munich / Oxford / Zurich
Posted 29 days ago

Dr Francesco Sciortino
Co-Founder & CEO

Immune Cell Scientist (or Senior Scientist)
Xterna
Validating the ability of Xterna nucleic acid based cell binders to activate and recruit the immune system.
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London, UK
Posted 41 days ago

Dr Jessica Corry

Nucleic Acid Scientist (or Senior Scientist)
Xterna
Develop high throughput methods to canvas Xterna candidates composed of alternative nucleic acids (eg XNA).
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London, UK
Posted 41 days ago

Dr Jessica Corry

Post-Sales Coordinator
Watergenics
Manage and streamline our post-sales processes, ensuring smooth customer transitions from sales to support, and fostering strong relationships with clients across multiple languages: Spanish, German, and English.
Full-time
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Berlin, Germany
Posted 99 days ago

Dr Liviu Matescu
Founder & CEO

Principal Electrical Engineer
Proxima Fusion
Spearhead the development of electrical systems for stellarator fusion power plants.
Full-time
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Munich, Germany
Posted 104 days ago

Dr Francesco Sciortino
Co-Founder & CEO

Divertor R&D Lead
Proxima Fusion
Spearhead the early modelling, simulation and design considerations in the context of the overall design of our stellarator prototype.
Full-time
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Munich, Germany
Posted 128 days ago

Dr Francesco Sciortino
Co-Founder & CEO
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