Research Associate in Data Analytics

University of Strathclyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Glasgow seeks a Postdoctoral Research Associate experienced in predictive design of molecules using machine learning. Engage in cutting-edge research within an interdisciplinary team, collaborating with industrial partners like GSK. Candidates must hold a PhD in computational chemistry or related fields, with expertise in molecular informatics and structural analysis. This fixed-term position offers a salary between £37,174 and £45,413.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in computational chemistry or related fields.
• Experience in antibody, protein or small molecule informatics.
• Experience in developing machine learning models.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on predictive design of molecules.
• Collaborate with GSK and other industrial partners.
• Develop ML models for understanding design-activity relationships.

Skills

Machine learning methods

Molecular informatics

Structural analysis

Education

PhD in computational chemistry, biology, or related fields

Job description

Overview

Closing date: 05/10/2025

Salary range: £37,174 - £45,413

FTE: 1 (35hrs/week)

Term: Fixed (36 months)

The Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry seeks to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate with experience in the predictive design of molecules using machine learning methods. You will form part of an interdisciplinary team of chemists, biologists and data scientists within a BBRSC Prosperity Partnership award researching the development of the next-generation of antibody-drug conjugates. You will possess a PhD or equivalent in computational chemistry or biology, cheminformatics, bioinformatics, physics, chemistry or related fields. You will have experience in antibody, protein or small molecule informatics and structural analysis, and the development and application of machine learning models to understand design-activity relationships in molecules. You will work closely with industrial collaborators from GSK with opportunities to conduct research at the GSK Stevenage site. The post is for 3 years in the first instance.

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Alison Nordon ([e-mail]).

Further details are available in the attached document (PDF).

Responsibilities

• Perform research on predictive design of molecules using machine learning methods as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Contribute to the development and application of ML models to understand design–activity relationships in molecules.
• Collaborate with industrial partners from GSK and participate in research activities at the GSK Stevenage site as appropriate.
• Engage with chemists, biologists and data scientists within the BBRSC Prosperity Partnership framework.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in computational chemistry or biology, cheminformatics, bioinformatics, physics, chemistry or related fields.
• Experience in antibody, protein or small molecule informatics and structural analysis.
• Experience in development and application of machine learning models to understand design-activity relationships in molecules.

Terms and Enquiries

Closing date: 05/10/2025

Salary range: £37,174 - £45,413

FTE: 1 (35hrs/week)

Term: Fixed (36 months)

For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Alison Nordon ([e-mail]).

Further details: please see the attached PDF.