Lead MD & MLIP Scientist - Equity & Remote Options

Azulenelabs; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial equity

High-impact science

Deep-thinking environment

Job summary

A biotech startup in California is seeking a Chemical Physics expert to lead projects in molecular dynamics and enhanced sampling. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and strong expertise in deep learning, computational thermodynamics, and developing neural network potentials. This role offers substantial equity and the opportunity to engage in high-impact scientific work that has real-world consequences.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in molecular dynamics and enhanced sampling methods.
• Experience with deep learning and computational thermodynamics.
• Proficient with DFT and statistical mechanics methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to MD, enhanced sampling, and free energy projects.
• Develop and deploy accurate force fields and neural network potentials.
• Build deep learning models for molecular and materials prediction.

Skills

Molecular dynamics

Enhanced sampling methods

Deep learning

Free energy calculations

Scientific programming

Education

PhD in chemical physics, chemistry, physics, materials science, or related field

Tools

Python

C++

PyTorch

Job description

A biotech startup in California is seeking a Chemical Physics expert to lead projects in molecular dynamics and enhanced sampling. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and strong expertise in deep learning, computational thermodynamics, and developing neural network potentials. This role offers substantial equity and the opportunity to engage in high-impact scientific work that has real-world consequences.