What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computational Scientist position at Northreach?
About the Role
An innovative technology company at the forefront of AI-driven protein engineering is looking for a Computational Scientist with expertise in Machine Learning (ML) and Molecular Dynamics (MD). This role will focus on developing advanced computational models to improve protein behaviour prediction, molecular interactions, and stability assessments.
This is an opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary setting, integrating ML techniques with molecular simulations to drive the next generation of protein design and drug discovery tools.
Responsibilities
- Build and optimize ML-powered molecular dynamics models for predicting protein behaviour.
- Collaborate with engineers and scientists to integrate computational simulations into broader research workflows.
- Develop enhanced sampling methods and free energy calculations to refine molecular modelling approaches.
- Create predictive models for protein-protein and protein-ligand interactions.
- Stay ahead of cutting-edge advancements in computational biology, molecular simulations, and AI-driven modelling.
- Present research insights and technical findings to cross-functional teams.
Requirements
Preferred Experience