Postdoctoral Fellow/Scientist, Computational Chemist

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with expertise in computational chemistry to join our team as a Postdoctoral Fellow or Scientist, depending on experience level. The position will involve applying advanced computational methods to design, optimize, and analyze small molecules and their interactions with biological targets, contributing to drug discovery and disease modeling efforts. The successful candidate will have a PhD in computational chemistry, cheminformatics, physical chemistry, or a related field, with a deep understanding of molecular modeling, simulations, and structure-activity relationships. Fresh PhD graduates will be hired as Postdoctoral Fellows for a two-year term, while candidates with at least two years of postdoctoral fellowship or industry experience will be considered for a Scientist position.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Apply deep domain knowledge in computational chemistry to support drug discovery projects, including virtual screening, lead optimization, and ADME/Tox predictions.
   
2. Utilize molecular modeling, molecular dynamics simulations, quantum mechanics, and docking techniques to understand ligand-protein interactions and predict binding affinities.
   
3. Integrate chemical data with multi-omics data (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics) to identify novel therapeutic opportunities and understand disease mechanisms.
   
4. Work with a team of computational biologists and software experts to develop and apply AI/ML approaches for chemical property prediction and drug design.
   
5. Stay up to date with the latest advancements in computational chemistry, cheminformatics, and AI-driven drug discovery to incorporate cutting-edge research into project efforts.
   

Collaboration & Project Management:

1. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including medicinal chemists, biologists, computational scientists, and software engineers to enhance translational research efforts.
   
2. Work with the Scientific Manager to help in project planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring alignment with research objectives.
   
3. Communicate findings effectively through reports, presentations, and discussions with internal teams and external collaborators.
   
4. Publish research findings in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals.
   
5. Present work at scientific conferences, symposia, and internal research meetings.
   
6. Contribute to grant applications and funding proposals where relevant.
   

Qualifications & Experience:

1. PhD in computational chemistry, cheminformatics, physical chemistry, or a closely related field.
   
2. Strong expertise in molecular modeling, molecular dynamics simulations, quantum mechanics, and virtual screening techniques.
   
3. Solid understanding of drug discovery principles, medicinal chemistry concepts, and structure-activity relationships.
   
4. Proficiency with relevant computational chemistry software (e.g., Schrödinger, OpenEye, GROMACS, Amber) and programming languages (e.g., Python, R).
   
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex chemical and computational concepts clearly.
   

Preferred:

1. Experience with large-scale chemical data analysis and cheminformatics tools.
   
2. Experience applying machine learning or artificial intelligence to chemical problems.
   
3. Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary research environment, especially in a biopharmaceutical setting.
   

Other Considerations:

1. Fresh PhD graduates will be hired as Postdoctoral Fellows for a two-year term with an opportunity for promotion to Scientist based on performance.
   
2. Candidates with at least two years of postdoctoral experience in computational chemistry in either academia or industry will be hired as Scientists with opportunities for career advancement.
   

Why Join Us?

1. Work at the cutting edge of computational chemistry and AI-driven drug discovery.
   
2. Contribute to groundbreaking disease modeling and omics integration efforts.
   
3. Collaborate with leading experts in multiple disease domains.
   
4. Competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities.