# Research Scientist II/Senior, Computational Chemistry at Iambic Therapeutics

- Company: Iambic Therapeutics
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://www.iambic.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Diego HQ
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $124K to $172K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-15
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/iambic-therapeutics/6236b729-9139-4971-8a31-3f5a9add1ed4
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/iambic-therapeutics-research-scientist-ii-senior-computational-chemistry/

## 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

Tags: Science