Lead Computational Chemist: Guide R&D & Advanced Simulations

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Computational Chemist in Gauteng to head cutting-edge R&D initiatives. You will drive computational modeling for drug discovery, catalysis, and materials science, guiding a team of scientists and collaborating with experimental groups.

The role emphasizes advanced simulations, HPC, and strategic input. The ideal candidate has a PhD in Computational Chemistry with 7+ years of hands-on experience, including leadership, and is proficient with major software packages

Qualifications

• PhD in Computational Chemistry or related field required.
• At least 7 years of hands-on computational chemistry experience.
• 2+ years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong programming and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of computational chemists.
• Develop and validate advanced computational models.
• Run large-scale molecular simulations and quantum calculations.
• Collaborate with experimental chemists and materials scientists.
• Oversee integration of computational tools into R&D pipelines.
• Manage timelines, resources and budgets for projects.
• Stay updated on cheminformatics and HPC developments.
• Communicate findings via reports and presentations.
• Contribute to strategic planning of R&D efforts.

Skills

7+ years experience

Leadership capabilities

Strong communication

Programming in Python/C++

Quantum chemistry knowledge

Education

PhD in Computational Chemistry

Tools

Gaussian

ORCA

LAMMPS

GROMACS

Schrödinger Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Computational Chemist in Gauteng to head cutting-edge R&D initiatives. You will drive computational modeling for drug discovery, catalysis, and materials science, guiding a team of scientists and collaborating with experimental groups.

The role emphasizes advanced simulations, HPC, and strategic input. The ideal candidate has a PhD in Computational Chemistry with 7+ years of hands-on experience, including leadership, and is proficient with major software packages