Applications Scientist

Summary

Join Schrödinger as an Applications Scientist and contribute to improving human health through advanced computational methods. You will train customers on our molecular modeling suites, provide scientific support, and solve challenging problems in drug discovery, focusing on RNA and DNA modeling. This role involves collaborating with customers and internal teams, conducting research, and publishing findings. The position is based in Germany (Mannheim, Munich) or remotely in the UK (Greater London or the South East). Schrödinger offers a competitive salary, flexible work environment, and generous time off. Additional benefits are available depending on location.

Requirements

• PhD in computational chemistry, bioinformatics, structural biology, or a related field
• Deep scientific expertise in the modeling of nucleic acids (RNA/DNA) as a therapeutic modality or target
• Experience in one or more of the following: molecular dynamics simulations/enhanced sampling/free energy calculation methods, ligand-based drug design, quantum mechanics, structural modeling
• A solid understanding of the commercial drug discovery process
• Excellent English language skills (both verbal and written)
• Willingness to travel

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific support to current and prospective customers, which includes demonstration of optimal use of our life science software suites, facilitation of interactions between customers and product development teams, and general scientific guidance
• Engage in cutting-edge methodological scientific research and advise our customers on best practices for computational modelling
• Publish scientific papers and present at conferences

Preferred Qualifications

• Postdoctoral research and/or relevant experience in the commercial sector
• Expertise in the application of machine learning methods to drug discovery
• Programming experience (preferably Python)
• Experience with experimental techniques relevant to RNA/DNA-targeted drug discovery such as SHAPE-MaP, DMS-MaPseq, SPR, ITC, EMSA, FRET, cryo-EM, SAXS, and in vitro transcription/translation assays

Benefits

• Employee equity plan
• An employee volunteer program
• A donation match program
• A dedicated counseling service
• Company travel insurance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working environment
• Generous time off policy
• Local transport reimbursement
• A BahnCard 50
• Bike leasing
• The EGYM Wellpass (corporate fitness program)