Job Description
We are working with a leading pharmaceutical research facility that supports drug discovery programs from Target ID through to clinical candidacy. As a Senior Computational Chemist, you will develop computational simulations, models and data analysis techniques to support scientists throughout drug-discovery projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement computational models and simulations to help support our drug discovery projects
* Analyse datasets using statistical and machine-learning techniques
* Collaborate with experimental scientists to validate models and integrate computational insights into practical applications
* Optimise algorithms and workflows for efficiency and scalability
* Write and maintain clear, well-documented code and technical reports
* Stay up to date with the latest developments in computational science and apply innovative methods where appropriate
* Present findings to internal teams and external collaborators
The ideal candidate will have:
1. PhD in Computational Chemistry – additional industrial experience supporting drug discovery programs is advantageous
2. A solid understanding of the structural and physicochemical determinants of molecular recognition
3. Experience working with experimental biomolecular docking, pharmacophore modelling, c...