Force Field Scientist

Schrödinger develops physics-based software for discovering novel molecules for drug development and materials applications. The Force Field Scientist will develop accurate atomistic physics-based models, collaborate on next-generation force field development tools, and write clear, maintainable code using sound engineering practices.

Responsibilities

Facilitate computer-aided chemical discovery by expanding the accuracy and coverage of our best-in-class atomistic physics-based models

Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Schrödinger’s agentic AI (Bunsen) to create next-generation tools for force field development

Adopt best engineering practices to write clear, highly-organized, and maintainable code

Preferred

C++ programming background

Experience with force field parameterization and methods development

C++ Programming

Force Field Parameterization

Methods Development

Benefits

Equity-based compensation

Healthcare with dental and vision

401k

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Flexible work schedule

Parental leave program

Over a month of paid vacation time

Company-wide events

Company

Physics-based software platform for molecular discovery and drug design

New York, New York, USA

http://www.schrodinger.com/

Founded in 1990

501-1000 employees

Qualifications

A student of computational chemistry or biophysics who has developed models for small molecules and proteins

A scientist who has applied molecular simulation and QM methods in model validation

A force field developer who is passionate about building next-generation classical force fields enhanced by machine learning

Master's or PhD in Computational Chemistry, Biophysics, or a related field

Peer-reviewed publications in relevant disciplines

Intermediate-level knowledge of the Python programming language

C++ programming background

Experience with force field parameterization and methods development

Required skills

Represents the skills you have, click on the tags, Force Field Development, Computational Chemistry, Biophysics, Molecular Simulation, Quantum Mechanics Methods, Python, C++

Preferred skills

C++ programming background

Experience

Mid level