Are you a graduate student working in the fields of artificial intelligence and/or machine learning? Do you have a background in biology or the life sciences? You might be a fit for the following opportunity!
5AM Ventures is an early-stage biotech venture firm leveraging both venture creation (i.e., building biotech companies from scratch) and venture capital to bring new medicines to patients.

We are seeking an AI/ML Fellow who can assist the 4:59 and 5AM teams with
- Evaluation of emerging and existing artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) approaches for drug and clinical development, and identification of opportunities for AI/ML biotech venture investment or company creation
- Conducting scientific and technical diligence on new investment opportunities (e.g. research, identifying and speaking with Key Opinion Leaders), with a focus on AI-enabled life sciences or healthcare companies
- Advising on computational projects and AI tool implementation within 5AM portfolio companies
- Building a network of academic and industry leaders at the intersection of life sciences and computational approaches
- Time commitment will be 20+ hours/week, and a stipend will be provided
5AM Fellowship Opportunity: The 5AM Ventures Fellowship provides an exclusive opportunity to gain experience in both venture creation and venture capital. We commit to supporting the careers of our fellows, and past fellows have successfully transitioned fellows to full-time positions in venture capital and biotech, business development, and healthcare consulting.
Who Can Apply:
- We are seeking Fellows who can work at our Boston office August-December 2025. Hours spent in-office will be flexible.
- Individuals with strong computer science backgrounds who have hands-on experience with life sciences or healthcare AI/ML applications, or candidates with life sciences backgrounds with robust experience using ML methods
- Currently enrolled in graduate or post-graduate training (e.g. PhD, Master’s, MD, MBA programs, postdoctoral fellows)