Paraza Pharma, Inc. is a fast-growing pharmaceutical research company offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment where scientific excellence, innovation and creativity are at the forefront. Here, diversity, new points of view and a creative spirit are valued and considered as real assets. We provide our employees with ongoing support, training and development opportunities to expand their horizons while contributing to our shared passion for Drug Discovery. Job description for M.Sc. or Ph.D. candidate We are seeking a talented individual with expertise in the area of protein-ligand modeling to join Paraza’s CADD (Computer-Aided drug design) team in Montreal. The candidate will support the Chemical Sciences group by implementing appropriate computational solutions to small-molecule drug design problems. Key components in this role are to effectively communicate computational information to project teams, to address key issues and to impact the research direction. Responsibilities The candidate will be expected to apply appropriate computational tools to aid medicinal chemistry efforts and work to be proactive in proposing potential solutions. Key responsibilities of the successful candidate will include the following: Effectively interpret scientific problems and implement computational solutions within a timely manner Maximize the impact of CADD on protein/small-molecule projects in collaboration with project teams Serve as a CADD representative on project teams Minimum Qualifications M.Sc. or Ph.D. in computational chemistry or related field Excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to clearly present their research to a broad audience Experience in molecular docking and interpretation of protein ligand interactions Preferred Qualifications Comprehensive knowledge of computational methods as applied to drug-design An understanding of medicinal chemistry in order to effectively communicate with scientists An understanding of molecular recognition and its applications in protein-ligand design Experience in one of the molecular modeling packages, such as; MOE, Schrodinger suites, ICM or OpenEye Entrepreneurial spirit, constantly seeking creative solutions to challenging problems Able to work within a team structure and effectively communicate with colleagues at all levels Good sense of priority and urgency to manage multiple requests in parallel Strong analytical with a drive for creative solutions to challenging problems Excellent written and verbal communication skills Please send your resume to: careers@parazapharma.com
