Computational Research Scientist

The Computational Research Scientist is responsible for leading and performing computational research projects under moderate supervision.

Join an excellent team of researchers dedicated to coming closer to the mission of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, that no child will die at the dawn of life. The Quantum AI for Bio (QAI4Bio) Lab led by Dr. Christoph Gorgulla in the Center of Excellence for Data-Driven Discovery in the Structural Biology Department, seeks a skilled and highly motivated Computational Research Scientist with extensive experience in drug discovery, protein structure prediction, and MD simulations.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead collaborative projects, mentor junior scientists and students, and contribute to high-impact publications. By working together in a collaborative and intellectually stimulating environment, you will have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of children fighting cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

The position can either be a staff scientist (Computational Researcher) or a Postdoc, depending on the preference of the candidate.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead computationally focused scientific research projects with moderate supervision from their PI.
• Provide inputs regarding analytical approaches, set up analyses, and can develop new computational research methods with input from PI.
• Identify, process, organize, summarize, review, and report relevant data.
• Draft a manuscript and work through the submission and review process with input from the PI, as directed.
• Instruct and provide guidance to other staff in basic computational research techniques and procedures.
• (In the case of recent Ph.D. graduates, this position can be considered equivalent to a mentored postdoctoral position.)
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in Bioinformatics, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, or related field required.
• Master's degree or PhD preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum Requirement: Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience Exception: Master's degree and 4+ years of relevant experience (OR) PhD with no experience.
• Rough criteria for this position based on publication output: 1-2 first author papers IF >5 (or equivalent contribution to other research outputs).
• Prior experience in computational research techniques preferred.
• Experience in project coordination, maintenance, and other research support activities preferred.

St. Jude is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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