Research Assistant

The Research Assistant in computational chemistry and biology will work on multidisciplinary high impact research projects, which involve close collaboration with experimentalists from academia and industry. Research activities will include:

• Developing machine learning models for the design/discovery of new enzyme biocatalysts, modelling and simulations and reaction profile calculations, calculating binding free energies and reaction profiles, in consultation with the supervisor.
• Making periodic presentations and contributing actively to the overall discussion on the directions of the projects, as his/her input will be critical to the projects’ success.
• Writing up results of own work and contribute to the production of research reports, publications and proposals.

About the person
The successful Research Assistant will need to demonstrate the following:

• An Honours degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Bioengineering, Pharmaceutical Engineering or a closely related area.
• Recent relevant experience in MD simulations and QM calculations of proteins, and applications of machine learning in one or more of the following areas:
  • Enzymatic reactivities
  • Enzyme function prediction
• Evidence of HPC experience/application.
• Demonstrable evidence of programming skills (C++/R/Python).
• Sufficient breadth or depth of specialist knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within own area.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information. Please visit our website for more information and to make an application.