Computational Biology & Bioinformatics Expert (PhD)
Listing checked October 15, 2026 · pay as published by Micro1
Overview
This contract role centers on training next-generation AI systems with your computational chemistry expertise. You will design and critique workflows that involve molecular simulations, electronic structure methods, and cheminformatics pipelines. Your input will directly shape how AI models learn and reason about chemistry. The position is fully remote and open worldwide.
What You'll Do7
- 1Create, assess, and challenge advanced computational chemistry workflows for AI benchmarking projects.
- 2Offer deep insights on molecular simulations, electronic structure calculations, and cheminformatics pipelines.
- 3Review and refine simulation parameters and scientific software setups to ensure accuracy and reproducibility.
- 4Examine data from molecular dynamics, quantum chemistry, and drug discovery efforts, then provide concrete recommendations.
- 5Apply your domain knowledge to steer the creation and validation of chemistry-focused AI models and tools.
- 6Explain intricate scientific ideas in plain language, both in writing and in conversation, to mixed technical and non-technical audiences.
- 7Record findings, methods, and best practices so the customer’s team can reuse them.
Requirements8
- 1PhD in chemistry, computational chemistry, or a closely related area, or equivalent research or industry experience.
- 2Professional English skills at C1 level or higher for both writing and speaking.
- 3Solid background in computational chemistry methods and simulation-heavy work.
- 4Hands-on experience with tools such as Gaussian, ORCA, Psi4, NWChem, GROMACS, LAMMPS, AMBER, RDKit, or OpenBabel.
- 5Strong scientific programming and analytical workflow skills, particularly with Python.
- 6Excellent quantitative, analytical, and scientific reasoning abilities.
- 7Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with a knack for documenting and explaining technical concepts.
- 8Proven record of tackling complex chemistry problems with rigorous scientific methods.
Who Should Apply
This role suits a PhD-level computational chemist who has worked extensively with molecular simulations and electronic structure tools. You should be comfortable writing Python scripts and explaining your methods to both specialists and non-specialists. If you have experience with AI/ML-assisted chemistry workflows or a background in drug discovery, you will stand out.
Salary Insight
The position pays an hourly rate between $45 and $90. The exact rate will be discussed during the hiring process.
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In your application, list the specific computational chemistry packages you have used, such as Gaussian, GROMACS, or RDKit, and describe a project where you improved simulation accuracy or reproducibility. Quantify the impact where possible, for example by noting reduced error rates or faster convergence.
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