Were looking to hire an Applications Scientist to join us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods!

Schrödinger is on the cutting edge of computer-aided drug discovery and materials science. We set the record for the largest and fastest cloud computing run (156,000 cores!), and our software suites continue to revolutionize the design of therapeutics and materials. FEP+, WaterMap, Glide, Maestro, and LiveDesign are just a few examples of the programs weve created.

As a member of our Applications Science team, youll guide customers in their use of our groundbreaking molecular modeling suites and address challenging problems in drug discovery.

Who will love this job:

• A computer-aided design enthusiast (both in theory and application). Specifically, solid experience in structure-based drug design as it applies to hit generation and lead optimization
• An excellent communicator and presenter with superb organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
• A creative people person who enjoys helping others solve problems
• An independent self-motivator who manages his/her own time well

What youll do:

• Provide pre- and post-sales software support, which includes demonstration of optimal use of our life science software suites, facilitation of interactions between customers and product development teams, and providing general scientific guidance
• Engage in cutting edge scientific research, both internal and in collaboration with customers
• Publish scientific papers and present at conferences

What you should have:

• PhD in computational chemistry, biophysics, or a related field
• At least three years of industrial experience beyond a postdoc
• Experience in one of the following is a plus!: molecular dynamics simulations/enhanced sampling/free energy calculation methods, ligand-based drug design, chemoinformatics, quantum mechanics, and/or structural modeling
• Willingness to travel regionally

Pay and perks:

Schrödinger understands its people that make a company great. Because of this, were prepared to offer a competitive salary, stock options, and a wide range of benefits that include healthcare (with dental and vision), a 401k, pre-tax commuter benefits, a flexible work schedule, and a parental leave program. We have catered meals in the office every day, a company culture that is relaxed but engaged, and over a month of paid vacation time. Our Administrative and Human Resources departments also plan a myriad of fun company-wide events - last summer we went tubing down the Delaware River! New York is home to our largest office, but we have teams all over the world.

Sound exciting? Apply today and join us!

Please apply directly via our website at: https://hire.withgoogle.com/public/jobs/schrodingercom/view/P_AAAAAADAADpEdxyBVuw3B_

As an equal opportunity employer, Schrödinger hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the companys mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of such identifiers as as race, color, gender, religion or belief, disability, age, or sexual orientation, for example. To us, diversity isnt just a buzzword, but an important element of our core principles and key business practices. We believe that diverse companies innovate better and think more creatively than homogenous ones because they take into account a wide range of viewpoints. Greater diversity doesnt just mean better headlines or public imagesit means increased adaptability and profitability.