Scripps Research · 20 hours ago
POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE - Sanner Lab - Integrative Structural and Computational Biology
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $75K/yrScripps Research is a nonprofit biomedical institute known for its impact on innovation in various fields of medicine. The position involves developing software for modeling, analyzing, and visualizing molecular interactions, with a focus on automated docking and drug discovery efforts.
BiotechnologyHealthcarePharmaceuticalBiopharmaMedical
Responsibilities
Extending the ADCP software code in the C, C++, and Python programming languages
Testing the implementation and applying the software to biomedically relevant targets, mostly in the context of collaborations with experimental biologists
Integrating ADCP with AI methods such as AlphaFold
Qualification
Required
Must possess a doctoral degree
Candidates holding a PhD in biophysics, or Computer Science with a keen interest in structural biology and biomedical research, or those with PhD/MD in biomedical sciences with substantial experience in scientific programming are encouraged to apply for the position
Experience in machine learning and deep learning is a plus
The position involves extending the ADCP software code in the C, C++, and Python programming languages, testing the implementation and applying the software to biomedically relevant targets, mostly in the context of collaborations with experimental biologists
Benefits
Eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution.
Full suite of Health and Welfare plans including four medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more.
Access to Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts.
Paid Time Off - 5 days annually
Free, on-site Counseling Center which provides confidential counseling services to benefits-eligible employees.
Free, on-site parking.
Pet Insurance
Company
Scripps Research
Scripps Research is a leader in the discovery and application of biomedical breakthroughs that improve human health.
Founded in 1993
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.2MKey Investors
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney DiseasesThe Conrad Prebys FoundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2025-10-08Grant· $3.2M
2025-05-28Grant· $1M
2022-05-18Grant· $67M
Leadership Team
Ed Ramos
Director of Digital Clinical Trials, Co-founder Digital Trials Center
Caroline M.
Chief Operating Officer
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