Remote Senior Computational Chemist - Drug Discovery & QSAR

Placements24; Gqeberha; Hybrid; ZAR 1.994.000 - 2.991.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development support

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Computational Chemist to drive advanced drug discovery research from a fully remote location. You will lead quantum mechanical and molecular dynamics studies, build predictive models, and apply cheminformatics for virtual screening and QSAR.

Collaboration with experimental teams will translate computations into actionable experiments. The ideal candidate holds a PhD with at least 5 years in computational chemistry, is proficient in Python scripting, and has

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of post-doctoral or industry experience in computational chemistry.
• Expertise in quantum chemistry calculations (e.g., DFT, ab initio methods) and molecular mechanics simulations.
• Proficiency with major computational chemistry software packages (Gaussian, Schrödinger, AMBER, NAMD).
• Strong programming skills in Python and scripting for workflow automation.
• Familiarity with cheminformatics databases and tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, effective in a remote setting.

Aufgaben

• Perform high-level quantum mechanical and molecular dynamics simulations to investigate chemical reactions and molecular properties.
• Develop and apply computational models for predicting molecular behavior, binding affinities, and reaction pathways.
• Utilize cheminformatics tools for virtual screening, lead optimization, and QSAR studies.
• Collaborate with experimental teams to design and interpret experiments based on computational predictions.
• Contribute to the development of novel computational methodologies and workflows.
• Analyze and visualize complex datasets derived from simulations and experimental studies.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, presentations, and research publications.
• Stay current with advancements in computational chemistry, drug discovery, and related fields.

Kenntnisse

Python scripting

Molecular modeling

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Ausbildung

PhD in Computational Chemistry

Tools

Gaussian

Schrödinger Suite

AMBER

NAMD

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Computational Chemist to drive advanced drug discovery research from a fully remote location. You will lead quantum mechanical and molecular dynamics studies, build predictive models, and apply cheminformatics for virtual screening and QSAR.

Collaboration with experimental teams will translate computations into actionable experiments. The ideal candidate holds a PhD with at least 5 years in computational chemistry, is proficient in Python scripting, and has