Senior Scientist - Materials Science Software, Hyderabad

We’re seeking a Senior Scientist in Coarse-Grained Modeling to join us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods.

Schrödinger is a science and technology leader with over 30 years of experience providing solutions for atomic-scale modeling and physics-based chemical simulations. Schrödinger is a leading technology company that develops state-of-the-art chemical simulation software for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and materials science research. Schrödinger is on the cutting edge of computer-aided drug discovery and materials science. We set the record for the largest scientific cloud computing run, and our software suites continue to transform the design of therapeutics and materials.

As part of our Material Science team, you’ll work closely with other members of the software development team and application scientists to advance our applications to help solve challenging scientific problems.

Who will love this job:

• A computer-aided condensed matter modeling enthusiast (both in theory and application) who has solid experience with coarse-grained modeling and software development and loves seeing their work impact the wider materials and pharmaceuticals community
• A dedicated scientist interested in advancing scientific research
• A creative collaborator who enjoys creating and applying technologies that enable  researchers to solve practical problems
• An excellent communicator and presenter with superb organizational skills

What you’ll do:

• Work with other team members to create or advance coarse-grained modeling applications for integration into our modeling suite
• Rigorously test and apply coarse-grained applications relevant for polymer science, structured solutions, and drug formulation 
• Engage in collaborations to apply coarse-grained modeling to real-world problems
• Publish scientific papers and present at conferences

What you should have:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Materials Science, Life Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• Solid object-oriented programming skills in Python with a demonstrated track record of implementing complex algorithms
• Extensive experience in coarse-grained modeling of complex molecular systems
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Excellent English language skills (both verbal and written)

Preferred skills and background:

• Experience with studying structured solutions (liquid or solid)
• Experience with the systematic creation of coarse-grained models
• Proficiency with Linux, Git, C / C++

As an equal opportunity employer, Schrödinger hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company's mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. To us, "diversity" isn't just a buzzword, but an important element of our core principles and key business practices. We believe that diverse companies innovate better and think more creatively than homogenous ones because they take into account a wide range of viewpoints. For us, greater diversity doesn't mean better headlines or public images - it means increased adaptability and profitability.