Senior Research Scientist - Computational Chemistry

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybride; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 500 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development budget

Work on diverse projects

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Quantum mechanics

Molecular modeling

Python

Automation scripting

Remote collaboration

Formation

Ph.D. in Computational Chemistry or related field

Outils

Gaussian

Schrödinger

AMBER

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Scientist specializing in Computational Chemistry to join their fully remote R&D division. This is a unique opportunity to leverage computational methods to drive innovation in chemical research, supporting a variety of projects from molecular modeling to reaction mechanism studies. You will play a critical role in designing experiments, predicting molecular properties, and interpreting complex chemical phenomena using cutting-edge computational tools. The ideal candidate is an independent thinker with a passion for problem-solving and a proven ability to collaborate effectively in a distributed, remote scientific environment.

Key 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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with performance incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement offering significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous budget for professional development, including access to online courses and conferences.
• Opportunity to work on diverse and challenging research projects.