Research Assistant/Associate in Computational Chemistry

1 month ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time

 

Salary:

Research Assistant: £32,296 to £33,882 per annum

Research Associate: £34,866 to £36,924 per annum

 

Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you.

 

Closing Date: 22 November 2024

 

The Role

 

We are looking to appoint a Research Assistant/Associate in Computational Chemistry for a 2-year position in the team of Dr Daniel Cole at Newcastle University.

 

You will use quantum chemistry, combined with cross-disciplinary work in data science, to deliver molecular mechanics force fields that bridge the gap to quantum mechanical accuracy for biological modelling and computer-aided drug discovery. They will work with project partners at the Open Force Field Initiative, an international academic-industry partnership, to use data-driven approaches to improve the functional form of the molecular mechanics force field. They will collect and analyse the data needed to increase the throughput and accuracy of force field parameterisation. They will develop open software packages and methods, and interface them with workflows for structure-based drug design.

 

We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and we would be happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or blended working.

 

To apply, please complete an online application and upload a CV and cover letter. Your cover letter is a supporting statement, and you should outline how you meet the essential criteria of the role and evidence this with examples.

 

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Daniel Cole at daniel.cole@ncl.ac.uk.

 

For further information about our research please click here.

 

To find out more about Chemistry research at Newcastle University please click here.

 

Key Accountabilities

  • Design and validate computational protocols for molecular mechanics force field design and structure-based drug discovery
  • Liaise with the principal investigator to plan, organise and carry out the work programme
  • Disseminate research results through appropriate media. This will include authoring or co-authoring papers for publication in high-quality academic journals
  • Contribute to inter-disciplinary and industry collaborations
  • Contribute to open source software packages

 

The Person


Knowledge, Skills and Experience 

  • Experience in classical molecular mechanics
  • Experience in biomolecular simulation methods
  • Knowledge of quantum mechanical calculations and force field design
  • Experience in developing computer code and strong software engineering skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex or technical information
  • High level of problem solving capacity

 

Desirable

  • Experience in software and applications of machine learning
  • Experience with the Open Force Field software stack
  • Experience in structure-based computer-aided drug design
  • A developing track record of peer-reviewed publications in internationally recognised journals

 

Attributes and Behaviour

  • Capacity for original thought
  • Enthusiasm and a strong work ethic
  • Ability to interact with researchers with different backgrounds, at all levels, from across the University
  • Ability to communicate scientific results to a broad or non-specialist audience
  • Ability and willingness to work in interdisciplinary environments
  • Committed to embedding the values of equality and diversity in all aspects of your work
  • Well-developed interpersonal communication skills that enable you to engage external and internal stakeholders and work effectively in a multidisciplinary team

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant science subject, such as chemistry or physics
  • A completed Ph.D. in the field of computational chemistry or physics or a related discipline (essential for appointment at associate level)

 

Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.  As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.

 

We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society.  We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent.  We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.

 

At Newcastle University we hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality.  We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC.  We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.

 

In addition, we are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe. 

Requisition ID: 27742

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