CompChem Research Scientist (Free Energy Methods) - Sr. - Principal

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3 days ago
Type
Full time
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Related skills

python gromacs free energy fep ti

📋 Description

  • Own the binding free energy function.
  • Lead small molecule binding free energy calculations for project decisions.
  • Define best-practice protocols across programs and evolve them as the platform improves.
  • Optimize existing methods (FEP, TI, alchemical) for speed and accuracy.
  • Build tools, workflows, and documentation others can use.
  • Collaborate with ML researchers, CADD, and medicinal chemistry to plug into GEMS.

🎯 Requirements

  • Binding free energy specialist with drug discovery experience.
  • PhD in computational chemistry or related field, or equivalent.
  • Strong track record in binding free energy method development (FEP, TI, alchemical).
  • Evidence of a method or tool used by others (open source or internal).
  • Python proficiency; compiled languages (C/C++/Fortran) a plus.
  • Experience with MD engines/workflows (OpenMM, GROMACS, NAMD, OpenFE).
  • Git and test driven development; able to modify existing code.
  • Able to explain complex free energy concepts to diverse colleagues.
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