Research Assistant: MD & AI in Drug Discovery - Part-Time

Western University of Health Sciences; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Insurance plans

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA seeks a Research Assistant to develop molecular simulation and machine-learning approaches for biomedical research and drug discovery. Work with the PI and team to advance the laboratory's computational efforts and publication output.

The role involves hands-on simulations, data processing, and collaboration with cross-disciplinary researchers in a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications

• Desirable understanding of molecular structures and force field methods.
• Prior experience with machine learning or Python programming is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct molecular dynamics simulation, AI-guided virtual screening.
• Conduct data curation and data analysis.
• Prepare manuscripts and conference presentations under supervision of the PI.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Skills

Molecular dynamics

Python programming

Machine learning

Data organization

Education

B.Sc. in Computational Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Computer Science

Tools

Programming

Job description

Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA seeks a Research Assistant to develop molecular simulation and machine-learning approaches for biomedical research and drug discovery. Work with the PI and team to advance the laboratory's computational efforts and publication output.

The role involves hands-on simulations, data processing, and collaboration with cross-disciplinary researchers in a dynamic lab environment.