Senior Cheminformatician

Placements24; Randburg; Hybride; ZAR 700 000 - 1 000 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Cutting-edge computational resources

Collaborative environment in Randburg

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cheminformatician in Randburg to advance drug discovery through computational chemistry. You will develop and apply cheminformatics tools and databases, analyze chemical structures, and collaborate with medicinal chemists and biologists in a cross-disciplinary environment.

The role requires expertise in QSAR, docking, and virtual screening, with strong data analysis and problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Cheminformatics, Computational Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cheminformatics.
• Proficiency in programming languages and cheminformatics toolkits such as RDKit/OpenBabel.

Responsabilités

• Develop, implement, and maintain cheminformatics databases and software tools.
• Perform virtual screening, SAR analysis, and property predictions.
• Collaborate with medicinal chemists to design novel compounds.
• Analyze large chemical datasets to identify trends and leads.
• Integrate cheminformatics with genomics/proteomics data.

Formation

Ph.D. or Master's degree in Cheminformatics, Computational Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or related field

Outils

Python

RDKit

OpenBabel

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cheminformatician to join their innovative research and development department in Randburg . This role is central to leveraging computational approaches to accelerate drug discovery and chemical research. You will develop and apply cheminformatics tools and databases, analyze chemical structures and properties, and collaborate closely with medicinal chemists and biologists. This position offers a chance to work at the intersection of chemistry and computer science, driving forward the discovery of new molecules.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain cheminformatics databases and software tools.
• Perform virtual screening, structure-activity relationship (SAR) analysis, and property predictions.
• Collaborate with medicinal chemists to design novel compounds with desired properties.
• Analyze large chemical datasets to identify trends, patterns, and potential leads.
• Integrate cheminformatics approaches with other data types (e.g., genomics, proteomics).
• Ensure the quality and integrity of chemical data used in computational modeling.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or Master's degree in Cheminformatics, Computational Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cheminformatics, with a strong understanding of chemical structures and properties.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python) and cheminformatics toolkits (e.g., RDKit, OpenBabel).
• Experience with QSAR modeling, molecular docking, and virtual screening techniques.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex chemical problems into computational solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and a generous benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and attending scientific conferences.
• Access to cutting-edge computational resources and chemical libraries.
• A dynamic and collaborative research environment in Randburg .
• Contribution to significant advancements in chemical research and development.