Computational Chemistry Research & Validation Scientist

Job title:

Computational Chemistry Research & Validation Scientist

Company

Lifelancer

Job description

Job Title: Computational Chemistry Research & Validation ScientistJob Location: Cambridge, UKJob Location Type: RemoteJob Contract Type: Full-timeJob Seniority Level: AssociateWe are seeking a computational chemistry researcher to assist in the development of new scientific techniques and turning these into industry-leading, easy-to-use software products. In this exciting role you will work closely with scientists and the product development team to support continuity of new methods from inception to production and validation, ultimately providing critical tools to workers across industry and academia.Requirements:

• PhD-level scientist with a background in computational chemistry and/or molecular modelling, ideally in the field of drug discovery or similar industry.
• Experience in scientific programming with Python, C, or C++.
• Experience with methods research, developing new computational chemistry algorithms and methods.
• Strong passion to help develop the tools which will enable the design of drugs of the future by advancing our understanding of molecular interactions.
• Publication of methods research in peer-reviewed journals (desirable).
• Experience with free energy methods (desirable).

Responsibilities:

• Researching new computational chemistry techniques.
• Working independently on scientific research projects and producing white papers and scientific publications based on these.
• Driving validation and early-stage improvement of new software features based on academic and internal research.
• Testing developmental software features in ‘live’ scenarios, liaising with other Cresset scientists.
• Regular liaison with Product Management team.
• Presenting your research worldwide to Cresset customers and at scientific conferences.

About Cresset:Chemists in the world’s leading research organizations use Cresset solutions to discover, design, optimize, synthesize and track the best small molecules. By integrating their in silico CADD and design-make-test-analyze discovery solutions with Cresset’s first-class discovery research resources, researchers will have access to patented CADD Software, collaborative Torx® DMTA platform and expert Discovery CRO scientists. In helping organizations reach better design and synthesis decisions faster and more efficiently, we enable them to win the race to success in industries including: pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, flavors and fragrances.This newly created position offers an opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to join a collaborative, friendly and interactive team, while personally contributing to the future growth of the company.Lifelancer ( ) is a talent-hiring platform in Life Sciences, Pharma and IT. The platform connects talent with opportunities in pharma, biotech, health sciences, healthtech and IT domains.Please use the below Lifelancer link to Apply and view similar roles. 

Expected salary

Location

Cambridge

Job date

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 23:13:58 GMT

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