Research Assistant / Associate

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

The Role
We are looking to appoint a Research Assistant / Associate in Computational Chemistry for a 6-month position in the team of Dr Daniel Cole at Newcastle University.

The successful applicant will join a team aiming to use quantum chemistry, combined with cross-disciplinary work in data science, to deliver molecular mechanics force fields that bridge the gap to quantum mechanical accuracy for biological modelling and computer-aided drug discovery. They will develop electrostatic embedding approaches to couple machine learning potentials with molecular mechanics force fields, and they will investigate the use of machine learning potentials as data sources for training force fields. They will develop open software packages and methods, and interface them with workflows for structure-based drug design.

We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment and we would be happy to discuss arrangements for flexible and/or blended working.

To apply, please complete an online application and upload a CV and cover letter. Your cover letter is a supporting statement, and you should outline how you meet the essential criteria of the role and evidence this with examples.

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Daniel Cole daniel.cole@ncl.ac.uk.

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