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Part-time computational biochemistry researcher to run molecular dynamics simulations, build machine learning models, and analyze biochemical and physicochemical data. Requires strong biology background, basic math/statistics/physics knowledge, and programming experience (Python preferred).
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Job DescriptionPosition Summary

The researcher will be conducting computational biochemistry research, at the interface of data science and protein dynamics.

Department Name

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Anticipated Start Date

July 8th, 2026

Anticipated Weekly Hours

10-20

Required Job Qualifications

The researcher will be conducting computational biochemistry research, at the interface of data science and protein dynamics. Specifically, the researcher will perform molecular dynamics simulations and create machine learning models to extract information and make predictions based on biochemical data and physicochemical properties. 

The candidate should have a strong background in biology, covering organic chemistry, cell and molecular biology, and preferably exposure to experimental assays of biochemical systems and properties. The candidate should also have basic knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and physics, and experience with programming languages (python preferred).

Essential Duties

The researcher will perform molecular dynamics simulations and create machine learning models to extract information and make predictions based on biochemical data and physicochemical properties.

Salary Range15.16

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