At Acellera, we are currently looking for a computational scientist with experience in computer science, computational chemistry and/or medicinal chemistry to join our solutions and discovery team. This is a computational position for scientists that enjoy designing and applying algorithms, programming and applied cutting-edge computational approaches. You need to have a good level of Python programming to excel in this position.
Key responsibilities:
Engage in cutting edge scientific research, both internal and in collaboration with partners to optimize the drug discovery process via molecular simulations and machine learning.
Provide computational chemistry/modeling support to active drug discovery projects.
Work closely with the internal development teams to improve Acellera's drug discovery technologies.
Actively participate in collaborative drug discovery projects.
Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in computational chemistry and apply them to drug discovery projects
Requirements:
PhD in computational chemistry, computational biology, pharmaceutical chemistry, physical chemistry or alike.
Experience in structure-based drug design.
Additional experience in one or more of the following molecular modeling areas: virtual screening, computationally-driven lead optimization, ligand-based drug design, molecular dynamics, homology modeling, cheminformatics, ADMET and QSAR/QSPR
Experience working with chemical databases
Good Python programming skills
Excellent English communication skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
About Acellera
Our mission is to accelerate the transition to rational, computerized drug discovery via simulations and machine learning. In order to fulfill it, we work with our customers by becoming key technology partners, boosting their discovery workflow with the most innovative solutions. Science, research, development and innovation are the founding pillars of our company.
Acellera is devoted to bringing state-of-the-art technologies to drug discovery. Founded in 2006, we were one of the first companies worldwide to leverage the use of novel accelerator processor technology (GPU) for molecular dynamics. We developed the first online platform for drug design based on deep learning and are now leading the introduction of machine learning techniques into the drug discovery pipeline. Our Culture is Innovation First. Our purpose is to change the way things are done by constantly increasing the rate of innovation. Our mission is to transform drug discovery into a computable task, by developing the algorithms to run it. Our impact is on the real world and not inside a screen, therefore molecules must be made and assays performed as a delivery path of our innovation.
If you share our passion for science, research, development and innovation and are willing to transform the way things are done, we want to hear from you! Join our team and help us make a real-world impact in the field of drug discovery.
We offer a competitive salary, flexible working conditions and a dynamic and supportive work environment.
Foreseen starting date for this position is Q4 2023.
