Computational Chemist - Research Scientist
Join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) as a Computational Chemist - Research Scientist and contribute to the development of small molecule drug candidates, software development, and molecular dynamics simulations. Conduct advanced independent research, collaborate with industrial partners, and work with a team of experts in computational chemistry, physics, and biology.
Requirements
- PhD in computer science, computational chemistry, computational physics or computational biology or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- Significant experience in medical countermeasures against infectious disease.
- Industrial experience to design and develop small molecule drug candidates, leading to IND files, including leading technical teams.
- Significant experience at the postdoctoral or higher level in the protein dynamics, screening analytics, hit and lead optimization and DMPK property predictions.
- Ability to work independently on defined research projects, as well as a member of a team.
- Advanced computer skills including programming experience with perl, python, or C++ in a UNIX environment.
- Advanced ability to develop independent research projects as demonstrated through publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts in the field of molecular modeling and simulations.
- Ability to travel, as necessary, to interact with sponsors, customers and collaborators.
- Advanced written, verbal communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deliver presentations, prepare written reports and to interact with a diverse set of scientists, engineers, and other technical and administrative staff.
Benefits
- Flexible Benefits Package
- 401(k)
- Relocation Assistance
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)
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