• Postdoctoral Scientist

    Schrodinger (Cambridge, MA)


    Schrödinger seeks a **Postdoctoral Scientist** to join us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods!

     

    As a member of the Therapeutics Group, you’ll play a key role in drug discovery research in the area of antimalarial drug resistance, in collaboration with an academic lab. This will be a one-year position.

    Who will love this job:

    + An experienced scientist who can use SPR and/or ITC to measure the affinity of protein/ligand interactions, and who can solve protein/ligand structures by X-ray crystallography

    + A computational modeler who’s familiar with the Schrödinger platform

    + A proficient Python programmer

    + An excellent verbal and written communicator who’s confident conducting independent research

    What you’ll do:

    + Perform protein purification

    + Execute wet-lab biophysical ligand-binding experiments, such as SPR and ITC

    + Make computational modeling calculations, such as molecular dynamics and free energy perturbation simulations

    What you should have:

    + PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or a related field

    + Proficiency in measuring the affinity of protein/ligand interactions

    Pay and perks:

    Schrödinger understands it’s people that make a company great. Because of this, we’re prepared to offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits that include healthcare (with dental and vision), a 401k, pre-tax commuter benefits, a flexible work schedule, and a parental leave program. We have regular catered meals in the office, a company culture that is relaxed but engaged, and over a month of paid vacation time. Our Office Management team also plans a myriad of fun company-wide events. New York is home to our largest office, but we have teams all over the world. Schrödinger is honored to have been included in Crain's New York Best Places to Work, BuiltIn's NYC Best Place to Work, and Newsweek's list of America's 100 Most Loved Workplaces.

     

    Sound exciting? Apply today and join us!

     

    Estimated base salary: $90,000. Actual compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, degrees held, market data, and business needs. If you have any questions regarding the compensation for this role, do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our Strategic Growth team.

     

    _As an equal opportunity employer, Schrödinger hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company's mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. To us, "diversity" isn't just a buzzword, but an important element of our core principles and key business practices. We believe that diverse companies innovate better and think more creatively than homogenous ones because they take into account a wide range of viewpoints. For us, greater diversity doesn't mean better headlines or public images - it means increased adaptability and profitability._