Title Scientist - Computational Biology - FTC
Location
UK, Cambridge
Job Description
A Position has become available for a highly skilled Computational Biologist to
join our Structural Bioinformatics team. Supporting both Research and
Development projects the team plays a crucial role in exploring structural and
functional properties of proteins of therapeutic interest.
As part of the wider Protein Sciences team, core responsibilities will
include...
- Protein structure visualisation and analysis
- Computational structural biology
- Antibody design
- Protein modelling, docking and use of computational/visualisation
tools including Accelrys Discovery Studio and PyMol.
You will respond to project related queries and deliver information to a matrix
of teams as requested. The successful candidate must be motivated, capable of
working independently and enjoy working in a collaborative setting. Essential
to our success is our consultative approach when constructing a project plan
and progressing to experimental design.
Position Requirements
Key Experiences will include...
- Strong Practical experience in current biologics computational & structural
biology techniques. The role is computationally based.
- Experience of using and applying molecular modelling, protein docking and
molecular dynamics simulations in Discovery Studio and PyMol software platforms.
- Experience of in silico antibody design, building antibody and antigen
homology models, performing protein-protein docking, scoring and protein
complex analysis.
- Structural analysis of data to extract key findings and conclusions is
essential.
- Interacting with project teams and key customers/stakeholders.
- Recording and conducting work according to current codes of practice (e.g.
lab book recording and health and safety legislation).
- Experience in biopharmaceutical setting or a post-doctoral research
experience would be advantageous.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with/maintain Linux operating systems would
be advantageous.
Education:
PhD (or equivalent experience) in structural biology, biochemistry or related
discipline
Please note this position is available on a 12 month fixed term contract
Please do not contact me about this job and apply directly via
https://www.medimmunecareers.com/job-search-results
Bojana Popovic PhD
Senior Research Scientist | Protein Sciences | Antibody Discovery & Protein
Engineering,
MedImmune Ltd*, Granta Park, Abington, Cambridgeshire, CB21 6GH.
Tel: 01223 898254, Fax: 01223 471472
*MedImmune Limited (Formerly Cambridge Antibody Technology Limited) Registered
Office: Milstein Building, Granta Park, Cambridge, CB21 6GH, UK. Registered in
England and Wales number 2451177
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