Senior Computational Chemist: Remote-First, High Impact

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first position

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Computational Chemist for a fully remote, remote-first role. You will design and optimize chemical processes and materials using advanced computational modeling and simulation techniques, spanning molecular modeling, reaction pathway analysis, and materials property prediction.

You will mentor junior researchers, contribute to publications and patents, and collaborate with a globally distributed team to advance R&D objectives from your home workspace.

Qualifications

• PhD in Computational Chemistry or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in computational chemistry.
• Expertise in quantum mechanics, molecular dynamics, and statistical mechanics.
• Proficiency with major computational chemistry software packages and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply computational chemistry methods to predict molecular properties, reaction kinetics, and thermodynamics.
• Utilize molecular modeling software for QM/MM calculations and simulations.
• Perform virtual screening and design of novel chemical compounds and materials.
• Analyze and interpret complex simulation data, generating actionable insights for R&D teams.
• Collaborate with experimental chemists and engineers across different time zones.
• Develop and maintain computational workflows and databases.
• Stay current with advancements in computational chemistry and cheminformatics.
• Contribute to preparation of technical reports, publications, and patent applications.
• Mentor junior computational chemists and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Python

Bash

Quantum mechanics

Molecular dynamics

Statistical mechanics

Remote work

Communication

Project management

Education

PhD in Computational Chemistry

Tools

Gaussian

Schrodinger

AMBER

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Computational Chemist for a fully remote, remote-first role. You will design and optimize chemical processes and materials using advanced computational modeling and simulation techniques, spanning molecular modeling, reaction pathway analysis, and materials property prediction.

You will mentor junior researchers, contribute to publications and patents, and collaborate with a globally distributed team to advance R&D objectives from your home workspace.