Force Field Scientist

Schrödinger•New York, NY

19h•$120,000 - $145,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking a Force Fields Scientist to join us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life by transforming the discovery of therapeutics and materials! Schrödinger has pioneered a physics-based software platform that enables discovery of high-quality, novel molecules for drug development and materials applications more rapidly and at lower cost compared to traditional methods. The software platform is used by biopharmaceutical and industrial companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories around the world. Our multidisciplinary drug discovery team also leverages the software platform to advance collaborative programs and its own pipeline of novel therapeutics to address unmet medical needs. As a member of our Force Fields team, you’ll work with a team of scientists and engineers to build atomistic physics-based models with unprecedented levels of accuracy. This role offers the opportunity to combine your scientific research experience with sound engineering principles to continue to advance the state-of-the-art in computer-aided chemical discovery.

Requirements

Master’s or PhD in Computational Chemistry, Biophysics, or a related field
Peer-reviewed publications in relevant disciplines
Intermediate-level knowledge of the Python programming language

Nice To Haves

C++ programming background
Experience with force field parameterization and methods development

Responsibilities

Facilitate computer-aided chemical discovery by expanding the accuracy and coverage of our best-in-class atomistic physics-based models
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Schrödinger’s agentic AI (Bunsen) to create next-generation tools for force field development
Adopt best engineering practices to write clear, highly-organized, and maintainable code