Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert (PhD)
micro1 · Data · Senior · 28d ago
$94k – $187k
per year
Anyone, anywhere in the world can apply.
Applies on the original listing · via Himalayas
Who can apply
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“Location:Remote (Worldwide)”
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- Contractor / B2B
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- Global stipend
- No home office or equipment budget mentioned.
- Annual retreat
- No company-paid get-togethers mentioned.
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About the role
In this contractor role, you will apply your advanced domain expertise in computational chemistry, bioinformatics, and molecular simulations to train and benchmark AI systems. You will evaluate simulations, analyze quantum chemistry and drug discovery data, and ensure AI models receive rigorous, high-quality scientific input.
What you'll do
- Design, evaluate, and critique advanced computational chemistry workflows to support AI benchmarking initiatives.
- Provide expert-level insights on molecular simulations, electronic structure methods, and cheminformatics pipelines.
- Assess and optimize simulation parameters and scientific software configurations for accuracy and reproducibility.
- Analyze data from molecular dynamics, quantum chemistry, and drug discovery projects, providing actionable recommendations.
- Leverage domain knowledge to guide the development and validation of chemistry-related AI models and tools.
- Document findings, methodologies, and best practices to ensure knowledge transfer across the customer’s team.
What you bring
- PhD in chemistry, computational chemistry, or closely related field, or equivalent industry/research experience.
- Professional written and spoken English (C1 or higher).
- Deep expertise with computational chemistry methods and simulation-heavy environments.
- Proficiency with tools such as Gaussian, ORCA, Psi4, NWChem, GROMACS, LAMMPS, AMBER, RDKit, or OpenBabel.
- Strong scientific programming and analytical workflow experience, especially using Python.
About micro1
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