Scientist - Modeler

Vantage Research; Chennai District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-performance team environment

Opportunity to work with global clients

Job summary

Vantage Research in Tamil Nadu is hiring a Scientist-Modeler to construct and implement multi-scale models for drug development. This role requires a strong mathematical foundation, experience in model building, and proficiency in programming languages like Matlab and Python.

The ideal candidate possesses excellent communication skills and can collaborate effectively with teams and clients. Responsibilities include developing models, analyzing data, and leading projects to meet client expectations.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in mathematical principles.
• Experience in model design and development within a biological context.
• Proficiency in data analysis and programming.

Responsibilities

• Develop mathematical models to analyze dynamical behavior.
• Survey literature to inform biological representation.
• Develop tools to make workflows efficient.
• Communicate with team members and clients effectively.
• Lead projects in alignment with client expectations.

Skills

Model Development

Nonlinear dynamics

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Scientific skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelors/Masters/PhD in a Quantitative Discipline

Tools

Matlab

Python

SciLab

R

Job description

Vantage Research is a Contract Research Organization working on the exciting field of Modeling & Simulation for Drug Development. Some of the disease areas we focus on are Oncology, Auto‑Immune and Metabolism and Weight‑Loss. Our core strength is the development of mechanistic models of physiology that can be customized to the drug development question at hand. We are a high performance team working with global clients and passionate about our science & impact. We are looking for motivated people to be part of our journey as we scale.

The Scientist‑Modeler will be responsible for constructing and implementing multi‑scale models that incorporate biological data across various levels, spanning from the cellular and tissue levels to the organ, patient, and population levels. These models will be specifically tailored to address particular disease areas. The Scientist will utilize these models to run simulations aimed at solving real‑time challenges. The ideal candidate for this position will possess a robust foundation in mathematical principles and demonstrate substantial experience in the design and development of multi‑scale models, ideally within a biological or medical context. Additionally, proficiency in data analysis, programming, and the ability to work collaboratively within a research team will be considered valuable assets.

Responsibilities

• Develop mathematical models to analyse dynamical behaviour, quantify parameter sensitivities and general behaviour of the systems studied.
• Survey available literature summaries and papers to make reasoned decisions on biological representation.
• Develop tools, scripts, etc. to make workflows more efficient.
• Summarize research steps taken and their contribution to project goals.
• Communicate with the client research team to identify need, strive to understand and define a complex research problem, and break it down into a research flow.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients and lead the project in alignment with client expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters/PhD in a Quantitative Discipline such as Mechanical/Chemical/Aerospace Engineering or any other Engineering Major with strong quantitative skills, Mathematics or Physics.
• Model Development: ODE model building for a given system and proficiency in model simulation using Matlab/SciLab/R/Python.
• System Identification: Parameter estimation and optimization approaches.
• Nonlinear dynamics: Evaluation of multiple steady state solutions for a given system, local and global sensitivity analysis.
• Scientific skills: Visualization of mathematical functions, interpretation of results, drawing inferences and ability to ask “what‑if” questions.
• Additional technical skills of value: Stochastic simulation approaches, statistics, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an inter‑disciplinary team.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Interest and curiosity in biology and drug development.