Research Assistant | Laboratory of Computational Molecular Discovery

The Rockefeller University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rockefeller University is looking for a passionate full-time Research Assistant in New York. The role involves modifying Python programs, performing molecular docking, and managing lab administrative tasks. Applicants should hold a Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field, with a preference for those possessing a Master's degree and advanced coding skills in programming languages such as Python and C++. The position offers a competitive salary range of $50,000 to $55,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• Master's degree or advanced coding experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with coding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Modify and develop programs in Python.
• Conduct molecular docking and chemoinformatics.
• Handle lab administrative duties such as placing orders.

Skills

Coding

Molecular docking

Chemoinformatics

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry or related field

Master's degree

Tools

Python

C++

C

Fortran

Shell scripting

HPC computing

Job description

Organization Overview

The Laboratory of Computational Molecular Discovery is particularly interested in molecular docking, a structure-based virtual screening method that can be used to evaluate virtual libraries of great size and diversity, followed by selection of the best-fitting molecules for synthesis and testing. With the recent availability of “make-on-demand” virtual libraries containing billions of molecules, there is a vast potential for ligand discovery. The lab is working on innovative approaches to leverage this expansive chemical space for structure-based drug design and to gain a deeper understanding of how structure and chemical space expansion can be utilized to create chemical tools for studying biology.

Overview

The Laboratory of Computational Molecular Discovery aims to understand the molecular interactions between small molecules and their biological targets, and to use this knowledge to create software for discovering novel ligands that can shed light on biological processes and aid in the evaluation of potential therapeutic targets. The research group is seeking applicants for the position of a full-time Research Assistant (RA) with a passion for scientific research.

Responsibilities

• Modify and develop program written in Python
• Molecular docking and chemoinformatics
• Lab administrative duties such as placing orders and booking rooms

Qualifications

Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, biochemistry or a related field, as well as be familiar with coding.

Applicants who possess a Master's degree or advanced coding experience in C++, C, Fortran, Python, Shell scripting, and HPC computing will be given preference.

Rockefeller University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the characteristics listed above.

Compensation

Minimum: USD $50,000.00 per year

Maximum: USD $55,000.00 per year