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Immunitybio, incIs a late-stage immunotherapy company developing next-generation therapies that drive immunogenic mechanisms for defeating cancer and infectious diseaseThe company’s immunotherapy platform is designed to activate both the innate (natural killer cell and macrophage) and adaptive (t cell) immune systems to create long-term “immunological memory.” immunitybio is a mandatory vaccination employer for covid-19 and its variantsThe company requires that its employees be fully vaccinated as of their start dateIf you require a medical or religious accommodation we will engage in the interactive process with youProof of vaccination will be required prior to startIf we make you an offer and you are not yet vaccinated, we will accommodate a delay in start dateImmunitybio may also mandate that its employees receive vaccine boosters, and all accommodation laws will be followedPosition summary immunitybio, incIs developing cell and immunotherapy products that are designed to help strengthen each patient’s natural immune system, potentially enabling it to outsmart the disease and eliminate cancerous or infected cellsThe senior scientist, computational biology will be responsible for planning and execution of complex molecular modeling studies of biologically important proteinsThe primary application area will be molecular dynamics as the most accurate predictive tool available for protein structure modeling and designIn this role, the individual will use suitable methods, such as accelerated molecular dynamics, free energy perturbation and other advanced techniquesThe successful candidate will be responsible to the maintenance of the molecular dynamics software infrastructure using available computational resources and will effectively allocate the compute capacityThe individual will be expected to lead and actively participate in drafting publications, press releases and other presentations intended for public accessIn addition, the candidate will maintain the current knowledge of the state of the art and accordingly implement any new methods that will be shown to provide advantageEssential functions
Design, implement and execute advanced molecular dynamics simulations of relevant protein targets assigned in collaboration with experimental groups within the nant ecosystem
Use available commercial and free software and implement in-house solutions whenever reasonable
Draft and edit manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals and press releases
Work with cross-functional teams to advice and direct efforts of experimental groups.
Assist in budget creation and identification of resource requirements.
As the subject matter expert in molecular dynamics, the individual will participate in determining the best modeling approach and planning of resource allocation for any computationally supported project
Perform all other duties as assigned
Education/experience requirements
Ph.dIn chemistry, physics or similar discipline with focus on molecular dynamics with 5-7 years of experience in academia or biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical industry preferred
Or an ms with 10-12 years of experience
Expert in molecular dynamics with deep understanding of the underlying theory
Prior molecular modeling experience and ability to design and implement the necessary software infrastructure, including supporting software, scripting and storage organization
Extensive experience with linux/unix operating system
Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to author manuscripts and give presentations
Proven ability to be highly productive in a fast paced work environment
Required competencies – knowledge, skills, abilities
Deep knowledge of the molecular dynamics software and techniques
Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and present results of computer modeling
High level working knowledge of the linux/unix operating system environments
Self-motivated and efficient individual capable of effective remote work
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.
All hires are based upon successful completion and passage of a background check
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