Iambic has created a cutting-edge AI-driven platform to tackle the most challenging design problems in drug discovery and address unmet patient need. Backed by Sequoia.
About the role
We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Computational Chemist to join our Computational Sciences group at Iambic Therapeutics. You will be a key player in the application of advanced ligand and structure-based techniques to drive our drug discovery efforts. You will play an active role in the research teams pursuing important therapeutics across multiple indications.
What they're looking for
- PhD or equivalent degree in computational chemistry (or related field) with 2+ years of relevant experience in drug discovery
- Experience supporting active small molecule drug discovery programs
- Experience with ligand and structure based design tools
- Proficiency in Python for scientific computing, data analysis, and computational workflow development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, must be able to articulate complex scientific concepts, technical challenges, and results clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
More about this role
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Computational Chemist to join our Computational Sciences group at Iambic Therapeutics. You will be a key player in the application of advanced ligand and structure-based techniques to drive our drug discovery efforts. You will play an active role in the research teams pursuing important therapeutics across multiple indications. You will work in a cross-functional team, collaborating closely with machine learning scientists, medicinal chemists and biologists to apply cutting edge SBDD methods across hit identification, lead optimization, and candidate selection phases. This is a hands-on role, requiring technical expertise in computational chemistry, experience with or strong interest in applying modern co-folding approaches, familiarity with the drug discovery process and a proactive drug-hunter mindset. This role will involve engagement in external partnerships.
This position will be based in our San Diego Headquarters, with exceptions for outstanding candidates to work remotely.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Apply a range of ligand and structure-based approaches across hit identification, hit to lead and lead optimization phases...
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