ROLE OVERVIEW:
Are you a passionate Computational Chemist looking to make a significant impact in the field of drug discovery? A leading biotech organisation in the Cambridge area is seeking a talented individual to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects in a collaborative and innovative environment, where your contributions can directly influence the development of new therapies for neurological disorders and oncology.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your duties as Computational Chemist will be varied; however, the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:
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Contribute to the development and application of the internal simulation platform, with a particular focus on free energy and related molecular simulation approaches.
2. Develop and apply advanced molecular simulation and free energy methods to guide compound design.
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Collaborate closely with medicinal chemistry and structural biology teams to integrate computational approaches.
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Validate novel methods against high-quality experimental datasets.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
To be successful in your application to this exciting role as Computational Chemist, we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:
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PhD in Computational Chemistry or a related field.
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Proven industry experience in developing and/or applying modern simulation methods (e.g., FEP/TI) in a drug discovery context.
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Strong programming and scripting skills, ideally in Python, with an interest in developing robust, scalable workflows.
The organisation offers excellent training and career development opportunities, a highly competitive salary, and a benefits package that includes hybrid working options to promote a flexible and inclusive work environment.
Key Words: Computational Chemist / Molecular Simulation / Drug Discovery / Free Energy Methods / Python / Multidisciplinary Teams / Cambridge / Structural Biology / Medicinal Chemistry / Scientific Leadership
