Syngenta is a leading company in agricultural chemistry helping to improve
global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of 
available resources. Through world class science and innovative crop
solutions, our 28,000 people in over 90 countries are working to help
increase crop productivity, protect the environment, and improve health
and quality of life.

We are committed to rescuing land from degradation, enhancing biodiversity
and revitalizing rural communities. We work in a collaborative and
inspiring culture where personal contribution is rewarded, and growth
and development are at the heart of our culture.

Digital Chemist (m/w/d) - 18040918

Vacancy Type: Permanent  
Location: Stein, Switzerland

We are looking for a highly motivated, creative, enthusiastic, and 
talented Digital Chemist to strengthen our Scientific Computing group
in Crop Protection Research Chemistry.

You are a scientist in computational chemistry/cheminformatics/machine
learning with a passion for automation.

Accountabilities:
- You will develop automated Design, Analysis, and Synthesis workflows
  based on computational chemistry, cheminformatics, and machine learning
  algorithms, that can be transplanted into an integrated system.
- You champion the exploration of the newest scientific breakthroughs
  in computational chemistry/cheminformatics/machine learning.
- You will explore and shift the limits for the closed-loop discovery
  of crop protection ingredients.

Required profile:

What we expect:
- PhD or equivalent in computational chemistry, cheminformatics, or bioinformatics.
- You are experienced in Python programming and in writing clear and maintainable code.
- You have experience with code versioning control (e.g. Github).
- You bring with experience in High Performance Computing.
- You are a scientist with proficient knowledge in computational chemistry 
  and/or cheminformatics.
- You are fluent in English; any other language is an asset.
- You have excellent oral and written communication skills.
- You have the ability to work well independently and in a team.

What we offer:

We offer a variety of financial and non-financial benefits including:
- We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work 
  in a stimulating and international environment.
- A collaboration with leaders in industry and academia.
- A superb working environment at our Global Research Center in Stein
  with well-equipped laboratories with an open culture and diverse workforce.
- The opportunity to work with and learn from highly qualified and experienced 
  employees and gain scientific and technical excellence.
- Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options.
- You will profit from a competitive pension fund plan, attractive bonus system, 
  onsite doctor, fitness room, canteen, and other benefits (Family friendly 
  initiatives, Child and Family allowance...).

Interested? We look forward to receiving your online application including all
relevant documents (cover letter, CV, diploma, certificates) - reference number 18040918.

Learn more about our team, our mission and how we achieve our goals.
Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate 
in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment 
practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, 
age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any 
other legally protected status.

How to apply:
https://www.syngenta.com/en/job/en/18040918/external/digital-chemist