About the job
Join Schrödinger as a Computational Materials Scientist and be part of our commitment to enhancing human health and quality of life through cutting-edge computational techniques!
In this role, you will collaborate with our Materials Science team to assist clients in utilizing our advanced computational tools for industrial research and development initiatives.
Who Thrives in This Role:
- Experts in computational chemistry with practical experience tackling real-world molecular and materials science challenges.
- Proficient in Python and Bash scripting, passionate about developing simulation tools, integrating computational chemistry software, and automating high-throughput simulations.
- Exceptional communicators and team players capable of conveying complex scientific ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Detail-oriented scientists eager to engage in a variety of projects with industrial collaborators.
Your Responsibilities:
- Execute molecular simulations-driven projects using Schrödinger tools while adhering to project timelines.
- Design and refine Python and Bash scripts to automate simulations and analyze data.
- Work with cross-functional teams to pinpoint and apply molecular modeling solutions across diverse industries.
- Present technical findings in both internal and external forums.
- Contribute to scientific publications and collaborative research efforts.
What You Need to Succeed:
- A PhD in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Extensive expertise in molecular dynamics (MD) simulations and their application in materials science.
- Proven proficiency in Python scripting, particularly with scientific software tools.
- Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments and Linux systems.
- A solid research background demonstrated through publications in computational modeling.
- Experience with simulations involving complex solutions or polymers is advantageous but not mandatory.
