Computational Chemistry – Theory Consultant

Astera Institute

Consultant providing specialist molecular-simulation and theory for a nanoscale electrostatic actuator. Focus on electrostatics and nanomechanics, collaborating closely with design leads.

Posted 7/24/2026contractEmeryville • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150 - $200 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in molecular simulation and interfacial electrostatics, with a strong focus on predicting experimental observables and validating them against measurements. Proficient in modeling nanomechanics and electro-mechanical responses at bio-inorganic interfaces.

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PhD-Level Expertise in Molecular SimulationInterfacial ElectrostaticsNanomechanics ModelingPredicting Experimental ObservablesValidation Against Measurement

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Hard Skills

Poisson–Boltzmann MethodExplicit-Ion Molecular DynamicsContinuum ModelingElectrostatic PredictionForce SpectroscopySingle-Molecule Fluorescence (FRET)Quantitative Theoretical BaselineMechanical Modes AnalysisVoltage–Displacement PredictionSurface-Attachment Energetics

Soft Skills

Judgment in Method SelectionCollaboration with Design Teams

Industry Keywords

Bio-Inorganic InterfacesElectro-Mechanical ResponseDevice PhysicsExperimental Comparison Reports

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Ionic

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Model electrostatic actuation — how an applied field drives the charged DNA-origami plate through an ionic solution and into a polymer cushion — using appropriate methods (e.g., Poisson–Boltzmann, explicit-ion molecular dynamics, or continuum modeling) to predict the device's voltage–displacement and force behavior.
Model the actuator's nanomechanics: the stiffness and mechanical modes of the plate, force transmitter, and amplifying linkage, and the coupled electro-mechanical response.
Predict single-molecule fluorescence (FRET) distances, expected structural geometry (for cryo-EM comparison), operational force-distance-voltage surfaces, and surface-attachment energetics, giving the experimental team a quantitative theoretical baseline.
Deliver prediction-versus-measurement comparison reports that flag where the device diverges from theory and guide the next design iteration.

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD-level expertise in molecular simulation and interfacial electrostatics (e.g., Poisson–Boltzmann, explicit-ion molecular dynamics, or continuum methods) and in nanomechanics, ideally at bio–inorganic interfaces.
Judgment about which method fits which question — in particular, when coarse-grained structural models are and are not adequate for electrostatics.
Demonstrated experience predicting experimental observables (fluorescence, force spectroscopy, electrostatics) and validating them against measurement.
Availability for a project-based contract engagement from the program's start, working closely with the design and device-physics leads.

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Model electrostatic actuation — how an applied field drives the charged DNA-origami plate through an ionic solution and into a polymer cushion — using appropriate methods (e.g., Poisson–Boltzmann, explicit-ion molecular dynamics, or continuum modeling) to predict the device's voltage–displacement and force behavior.
Model the actuator's nanomechanics: the stiffness and mechanical modes of the plate, force transmitter, and amplifying linkage, and the coupled electro-mechanical response.
Predict single-molecule fluorescence (FRET) distances, expected structural geometry (for cryo-EM comparison), operational force-distance-voltage surfaces, and surface-attachment energetics, giving the experimental team a quantitative theoretical baseline.
Deliver prediction-versus-measurement comparison reports that flag where the device diverges from theory and guide the next design iteration. 🎯 Requirements
PhD-level expertise in molecular simulation and interfacial electrostatics (e.g., Poisson–Boltzmann, explicit-ion molecular dynamics, or continuum methods) and in nanomechanics, ideally at bio–inorganic interfaces.
Judgment about which method fits which question — in particular, when coarse-grained structural models are and are not adequate for electrostatics.
Demonstrated experience predicting experimental observables (fluorescence, force spectroscopy, electrostatics) and validating them against measurement.
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