AQEMIA

Senior Application Research Scientist

AQEMIA

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Paris • France

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Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

Python

About the role

  • Design and lead large-scale simulation studies (e.g., relative and absolute binding free energy predictions).
  • Evaluate and improve modelling protocols for reproducibility, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • Serve as a mentor to junior scientists, promoting best practices in simulation and analysis.
  • Contribute to cross-functional planning and the integration of simulations with experimental and AI-based insights.
  • Stay at the forefront of developments in molecular simulations and suggest innovations to the team.
  • Support the development and scaling of workflows that can serve multiple drug discovery projects.
  • Work closely with the Research Team to implement improvements and updates to Aqemia’s proprietary binding free energy methods.

Requirements

  • PhD in Computational Chemistry, Biophysics, Statistical Mechanics, or related discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in molecular simulations, ideally within an industrial drug discovery context.
  • Deep knowledge of free energy methods, molecular dynamics, and simulation software.
  • Experience running and analysing binding free energy calculations.
  • Strong programming/scripting ability (Python) and experience with code sharing platforms (GitHub).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead scientific projects and communicate effectively across disciplines.
Benefits
  • Prime Location with Flexibility : Our offices are located in the heart of Paris and London (King’s Cross), with flexible work arrangements including up to two remote days per week.
  • Strong Financial Backing : $100M raised from leading European and International investors
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
molecular simulationsbinding free energy predictionsmodelling protocolsfree energy methodsmolecular dynamicsbinding free energy calculationsprogrammingscriptingPythonsimulation software
Soft Skills
mentoringpromoting best practicescross-functional planningcommunicationleadership
Certifications
PhD in Computational ChemistryPhD in BiophysicsPhD in Statistical Mechanics