Remote Senior Computational Chemistry Scientist

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Work on diverse projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Computational Chemistry to lead remote R&D initiatives, spanning molecular modeling to reaction mechanism studies. You will design experiments, predict molecular properties, and interpret complex chemical phenomena with cutting-edge tools while collaborating with distributed teams.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD with 5+ years experience in computational chemistry, proficient with Gaussian, Schrödinger, AMBER, and Python, and thrives in a

Qualifications

• PhD in Computational Chemistry or closely related field.
• Minimum 5 years of post-doctoral or industry experience in computational chemistry research.
• Proficiency with computational chemistry software packages (Gaussian, Schrödinger, AMBER).
• Strong understanding of quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and molecular modeling principles.
• Experience with programming languages (Python) and scripting for automation is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills and experience working effectively in a remote team setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform quantum mechanical calculations and molecular dynamics simulations to study chemical systems.
• Develop and apply computational models to predict molecular properties, reactivity, and interactions.
• Analyze and interpret simulation data, providing insights to guide experimental research.
• Collaborate closely with experimental chemists and other scientists remotely to define research objectives and provide computational support.
• Develop novel computational methodologies or improve existing ones for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Contribute to scientific publications and presentations, disseminating research findings.

Skills

Quantum mechanics

Molecular modeling

Python

Automation scripting

Remote collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry or related field

Tools

Gaussian

Schrödinger

AMBER

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Research Scientist in Computational Chemistry to lead remote R&D initiatives, spanning molecular modeling to reaction mechanism studies. You will design experiments, predict molecular properties, and interpret complex chemical phenomena with cutting-edge tools while collaborating with distributed teams.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD with 5+ years experience in computational chemistry, proficient with Gaussian, Schrödinger, AMBER, and Python, and thrives in a