Remote Senior Computational Chemist: Drug Discovery Lead

Placements24; Redmond (WA); Híbrido; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Remote-first culture

Competitive compensation

Professional development stipend

Resumo da vaga

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Computational Chemist to join a fully remote, virtual research team focused on drug discovery. The role emphasizes applying advanced computational methods to predict molecular properties, design novel candidates, and interpret experimental results.

Ideal candidates possess a PhD with 6+ years in computational chemistry, expertise in molecular modeling tools, and programming skills.

Qualificações

• PhD in Computational Chemistry, Cheminformatics, Physical Chemistry, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in computational chemistry focused on drug discovery.
• Proficiency with molecular modeling suites and cheminformatics toolkits.
• Strong background in quantum/statistical mechanics and organic chemistry.
• Programming in Python, Perl, or C++ for scripting and data analysis.
• Proven ability to communicate complex science to diverse teams.
• Track record of successful research contributions.
• Excellent problem-solving and remote-working capabilities.

Responsabilidades

• Design and execute computational chemistry studies including modeling, virtual screening, and QSAR.
• Develop predictive models for ADMET and binding affinities.
• Collaborate with medicinal chemists to design drug candidates.
• Analyze and interpret data from simulations and experiments.
• Stay current with advances in computational chemistry software and methods.
• Present findings and strategic recommendations to teams and management.
• Contribute to best practices and novel computational approaches.
• Ensure efficient use of computational resources.

Conhecimentos

Python

Perl

C++

Communication

Independent work

Formação

PhD in Computational Chemistry or related field

Ferramentas

Schrödinger

MOE

AMBER

GROMACS

Descrição da vaga

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Computational Chemist to join a fully remote, virtual research team focused on drug discovery. The role emphasizes applying advanced computational methods to predict molecular properties, design novel candidates, and interpret experimental results.

Ideal candidates possess a PhD with 6+ years in computational chemistry, expertise in molecular modeling tools, and programming skills.