Role overview
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Postdoctoral Research Scientist: Molecular AI and Quantum Mechanics for Drug Development (f/d/m)
Do you want to shape your career as a computational life scientist in industry, being part of a large cross-functional and cross-divisional initiative driving innovation at Bayer?
The Research Scientist position holder will work on the prediction and optimization of small molecule crystal structures for drug candidates and agrochemicals. The solid form of these compounds is of paramount importance as it significantly influences their stability and bioavailability, which are critical determinants of their efficacy and shelf-life. Join us to make a tangible impact on global health and agriculture!
YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
What you'll work on
- Be an active member of a highly interdisciplinary and cross-organizational team with members from Bayer Crop Science, Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Health
- Drive the application of crystal structure prediction methods for small molecules
- Setup, validate and analyse DFT and classical MD simulations to obtain an understanding of the polymorphic landscape of a candidate compound
- Perform free energy calculations to study solubility of active ingredients in various solvents
- Closely collaborate with experimentalists to generate and test hypotheses
- Engage in the evaluation of commercial software and support method development
- Discuss your studies and results with colleagues from different functions and divisions, and present them in various committees
- Generate direct impact on our discovery and develop projects to help patients, consumers and farmers
- Strengthen external visibility and scientific excellence through publishing and engaging with the scientific community