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OpenEye, Cadence Molecular Sciences · 1 day ago

Intern--Scientific Developer, Target Exploration

OpenEye, Cadence Molecular Sciences is an industry leader in computational molecular design, seeking an Intern--Scientific Developer to advance computational approaches for understanding protein function. The role involves developing and validating algorithms that predict the influence of binding at cryptic pockets on protein structure and function, providing hands-on experience with cutting-edge scientific methods and cloud computing technology.

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Responsibilities

Help develop and validate an algorithmic framework for predicting how the effect of binding at detected pockets propagates through the entire protein structure
Enable users to identify which pockets are most likely to impact key functional regions
Work on well-established protein systems with cutting edge scientific methods and cloud based computing technology
Develop software engineering capabilities in a professional environment through following established coding standards, testing practices, and version-control workflows to produce robust, maintainable, and well-documented code
Practice communication and presentation abilities
Present progress update and key findings to a group of proficient scientists and developers in a clear, structured manner

Qualification

C++PythonComputational biologyProtein structure analysisVersion controlTesting practicesCoding standardsNormal mode analysisLinear algebraLinear response theoryPerturbation-response scanningProblem-solvingCommunicationPresentation skills

Required

Extensive programming experience
Strong scientific skills in problem-solving, protein structure analysis, and presenting key findings

Preferred

Current graduate students or advanced undergraduate students in computational biology, chemistry, biophysics, or related fields are preferred
Proficiency in Python
Familiarity with normal mode analysis
Solid understanding of linear algebra
Basic knowledge of linear response theory and/or the perturbation-response scanning method

Company

OpenEye, Cadence Molecular Sciences

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OpenEye, Cadence Molecular Sciences is an industry leader in computational molecular design based on decades of delivering rapid, robust, and scalable software, toolkits, and technology and design services across the drug discovery process.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

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2022-07-25Acquired

Leadership Team

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Anthony Nicholls
Founder & CEO
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