Senior Molecular Simulation Scientist — Remote-Ready Drug Discovery

AnaVation LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading drug invention company is looking for a Senior Application Scientist in London. In this role, you will lead large-scale molecular simulations, mentor junior scientists, and contribute to drug discovery strategies using advanced simulation techniques. Applicants should have a Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field with over 5 years of experience, particularly in molecular simulations and free energy methods. This position offers an opportunity to impact innovative drug discovery significantly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in molecular simulations within a drug discovery context.
• Deep knowledge of free energy methods, molecular dynamics, and simulation software.
• Demonstrated ability to lead scientific projects and communicate effectively across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead large-scale simulation studies.
• Evaluate and improve modeling protocols for reproducibility, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Serve as a mentor to junior scientists.

Skills

Experience in molecular simulations

Leadership and mentoring

Strong programming/scripting ability

Knowledge of free energy methods

Education

MSc or PhD in Computational Chemistry

Tools

Simulation software

Job description

A leading drug invention company is looking for a Senior Application Scientist in London. In this role, you will lead large-scale molecular simulations, mentor junior scientists, and contribute to drug discovery strategies using advanced simulation techniques. Applicants should have a Master's or Ph.D. in a relevant field with over 5 years of experience, particularly in molecular simulations and free energy methods. This position offers an opportunity to impact innovative drug discovery significantly.