Schrödinger: Protein-Ligand Database; Postdoc position 1540 views

Schrödinger, a technology leader focusing in software solutions for life science research and development, invites applications for a postdoc position. The main aim is the development of new computational approaches to analyze the large quantities of structural data available from crystal structures and molecular dynamics simulations.

Location: New York

Job Code: 294

Number of positions: 01

About the position:

• Postdocs at Schrödinger will enhance familiarity with the entire suite of structure and ligand-based software, including packages for docking, molecular simulations, homology modeling, pharmacophore modeling, cheminformatics, and quantum mechanics.
• Postdoc is required to have strong background in molecular modeling and computational chemistry with application to biological problems is highly desired.
• Applicant must possess excellent communication skills, an outgoing personality, and a keen to travel.
• Applicant with experience in drug discovery projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

• Development of Python-based workflows to support the analysis of PDB structures and MD/FEP trajectories
• Collaboration with users on data analysis, customization of software, integrations with proprietary technology
• Publishing of scientific papers and presentations involving our software and its applications in the realm of trajectory management/analysis

Requirements:

• Applicant must hold Doctorate in computational chemistry or biophysics
• Applicant must have excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; Strong problem-solving skills; knowledge of molecular dynamics and trajectory analysis
• Applicant must have strong scientific programming skills (Python preferred)
• Applicant must have capabilities to conduct independent research

Duration: 01 year; extendable

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