Associate Director, Quantum Mechanics

2 weeks ago

Oxford, United Kingdom Exscientia Full time

**The Role**

We are seeking someone to lead a matrix-structured team of individuals with backgrounds in MD, QM and ML to develop and implement this platform within our current technology infrastructure. As a Technology leader, you will support the expansion and deployment of this platform to our Drug Designer Teams. You will work closely with our Engineering Team, AI and MD/QM scientists to innovate new methods and implement the current state of the art.

**You will have the opportunity to**:

- Be an inspiring leader to a team of QM, MD and ML scientists, providing your team with tools and support, whilst developing and coaching your team to maximise the potential of each individual.
- With support from senior leadership, play a strategic role defining roadmaps and justification for future platform enhancements and communicate strategy to key stakeholders.
- Work with academic and industrial partners to develop and evaluate the most promising new technologies.
- Research and innovate Quantum-Mechanically based Neural Network potentials for accurate predictions of drug affinity.
- Work with Designers, Engineering and Automation teams to integrate methods and algorithms into our current technology platform.

**Requirements**:
**Essential skills**:

- Proven track record of leading high performing scientists, develop new methods and algorithms in the area of QM/MD and ML.
- Experience leading engineering and scientific projects and setting vision and strategic goals.
- In-depth knowledge of HPC environments including in Unix/Linux operating systems, bash/shell scripting, SLURM workload management, latest GPU/CPU hardware including high speed interconnects.
- Excellent programming skills, preferably Python for scripting, C/C++, data analysis, pipelining and tool development.
- Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to function in a multidisciplinary team environment.

**Desired skills**:

- Experience working on active small molecule drug discovery projects.
- Development and maintenance of internal software, including the creation of well documented user-friendly tools.
- Experience with cloud computing environments such as AWS.

**Benefits**
- Work together to make a positive contribution to patients by revolutionising the pharmaceutical industry through AI-driven discovery.
- We will work with you to kick-start or further grow your career - from funding for professional development and conference attendance, to the opportunity to acquire valuable skills, work on problems that matter, and learn from world-class technological and scientific leaders.
- Join an inclusive, collaborative and intellectually stimulating culture
- We will work with you to provide a highly competitive compensation as we continue to grow and thrive.
- Our team’s health and well-being is important to us we offer a generous holiday allowance, and provide flexible working and remote working to encourage all of our team to manage their own work, time and life along with wellbeing and mindfulness support.
- When you are in the office, you will have access to a kitchen stocked with an endless supply of food for all employees. Along with access plenty of breakout areas so you can get to know the people you are working with. Some of the best ideas start with a coffee break
- Hear from our team why they enjoy working here

  • Quantum Mechanic

    7 days ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom Premier Engineering Full time

    Premier Group are on the lookout for a Quantum Mechanic to join a small team based in Oxford. The role will involve working on current research projects and supporting the development of new and future investigations.**Skills Required**: - 3D CAD Proficient - ideally SolidWorks - Circuit design software experience - Project management experience -...

  • Associate Professor of Physics

    5 days ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom The American Physical Society Full time

    Associate Professor of Physics (Quantum Technology) Department of Physics, Clarendon Laboratory, Parks Road, Oxford The Department of Physics and Balliol College are recruiting an Associate Professor (or Professor) of Atomic and Laser Physics (Experimental Quantum Science and Technology). The post will be held in the Department of Physics, together with a...

  • Associate Director

    7 days ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom Konker Full time

    Associate Director - Mechanical Engineer Want to be part of a new and growing business with all the benefits of a flourishing company in a phase of expansion? Nearly 40 employees, independently owned, a huge variety of projects, a really well branded consultancy with sustainable, quality design at the top of their agenda – this one is for you! With...

  • Co-Director for Engagement, Hub for Quantum Computing via Integrated and Interconnected Implementations

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford OX PU, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time £55,000 - £70,000 per year

    The Department of Physics seeks a Co-Director for Engagement to play a leading role in the work of the EPSRC Hub for Quantum Computing via Integrated and Interconnected Implementations (QCi3 Hub).The postholder will be part of the Hub's senior leadership team, responsible for the engagement activities of QCi3 Hub, which includes managing relations with the...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher

    1 week ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom Economicsnetwork Full time

    The Faculty of Theology and Religion is hiring a postdoctoral researcher for the Quantum Worldviews Project, to conduct research on the entanglements between quantum mechanics and religion in the twentieth- and twenty-first centuries. The appointee will work across several of the Project’s strands of research, focusing on historical and theological...

  • Quantum Worldviews Postdoc

    1 week ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom Economicsnetwork Full time

    A leading research institution in Oxford seeks a postdoctoral researcher for the Quantum Worldviews Project, focusing on the intersection of quantum mechanics and religion. Responsibilities include historical analysis, public engagement, and attending conferences. The ideal candidate will have expertise in scientific theories and their theological...

  • Associate Director, Mechanical Engineering – Growth

    7 days ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom Konker Full time

    A growing engineering consultancy located near Oxford is seeking an Associate Director - Mechanical Engineer to lead diverse projects across various sectors. This role offers genuine growth opportunities, including potential ownership and share options. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical engineering background and experience in leadership,...

  • Mechanical Engineer

    5 days ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom Infleqtion Full time

    DescriptionInfleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the worlds most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers sensors and networks. From fundamental physics to leading edge commercial products Infleqtion enables quantum everywhere through our ecosystem of devices and platforms. Our...

  • Associate Director

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Konker Full time £85,000 per year

    Associate Director - MechanicalBuilding Services DesignSalary up to and around £85,000 + benefits9 day fortnightOxford / Witney AreaWant to be part of a new and growing business with all the benefits of a flourishing company in a phase of expansion?Nearly 40 employees, independently owned, a huge variety of projects, a really well branded consultancy with...

  • Mechanical Engineer

    3 days ago

    Oxford, United Kingdom Infleqtion Full time

    Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the world’s most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers, sensors, and networks. From fundamental physics to leading edge commercial products, Infleqtion enables “quantum everywhere” through our ecosystem of devices and platforms....