Pharma-Collab Doctoral Fellow in Computational Chemistry

1000scholars; Zürich; On-site; CHF 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

ETH Zürich invites applications for a Doctoral Student in Computational Chemistry in Prof. Dr. Sereina Riniker's group.

The project focuses on methodology for classical MD simulations and cheminformatics, with collaboration with a pharmaceutical company and an academic lab. Requirements include an MSc in a relevant field, experience with MD simulations, ML, and Python, and proficiency in English. Preferred start is early 2027, offering research in computational chemistry and drug design within

Qualifications

• MD simulations experience and enhanced sampling
• Machine learning experience relevant to cheminformatics
• Proficient in Python programming and software development

Responsibilities

• Conduct MD simulations with enhanced sampling techniques and ML components.
• Collaborate with pharma and academic labs on cyclic peptides, protein-binding, and permeability topics.
• Communicate results clearly in English and participate in group discussions.

Skills

Molecular dynamics simulations

Machine learning

Python programming

English proficiency

Communication skills

Social competence

Education

MSc in computational chemistry/chemistry/biochemistry/physics

Job description

ETH Zürich invites applications for a Doctoral Student in Computational Chemistry in Prof. Dr. Sereina Riniker's group.

The project focuses on methodology for classical MD simulations and cheminformatics, with collaboration with a pharmaceutical company and an academic lab. Requirements include an MSc in a relevant field, experience with MD simulations, ML, and Python, and proficiency in English. Preferred start is early 2027, offering research in computational chemistry and drug design within