Senior Computational Chemist - Job description

About Us

We are an early-stage start up unlocking the next generation of molecular glues by utilising our unique computational platform. We have several active programs spanning a range of mechanisms across inflammation. We are headquartered in London, with laboratory facilities in Stevenage.

Your Profile

You are intellectually curious and passionate about the intersection of computing, life sciences, and drug discovery. You would thrive in a start-up environment and like to challenge yourself every day. You’re motivated to make impactful contributions to research in inflammation and targeted protein degradation.

Your Role

Join the Platform Team, reporting to the Principal Computational Chemist, Dom Lukauskis.
Use and refine our molecular glue discovery products to support active drug discovery projects and validation studies
Apply a broad set of computational chemistry tools to advance early-stage therapeutic programs
Hybrid working, with flexible arrangements to work at our London office, Angel

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

Ph.D. (or equivalent experience) in computational chemistry or a related discipline
Strong proficiency in Python with a solid grasp of object-oriented programming
Hands-on experience with protein structural analysis, which can include:

homology modeling,
molecular docking (small-molecule and protein-protein), or
molecular dynamics

Competence with the Unix command line and basic Bash scripting
Self-motivated with excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
Right to work in the UK