h3Company Description /h3pAs a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers protect their crops and ensure enough safe, nutritious and affordable food for all, while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland. /ph3Company Description /h3pAs a world market leader in crop protection, we help farmers protect their crops and ensure enough safe, nutritious and affordable food for all, while minimizing the use of land and other agricultural inputs. Syngenta Crop Protection keeps plants safe from planting to harvesting. From the moment a seed is planted through to harvest, crops need to be protected from weeds, insects and diseases as well as droughts and floods, heat and cold. Syngenta Crop Protection is headquartered in Switzerland. /ppHealth Promotion Switzerland recognizes Syngenta's commitment to the health and well-being of its employees and awards the "Friendly Work Space" label to all its Swiss sites. At Syngenta, employee health and well-being are key to the company. /ph3Job Description /h3pWe are looking for a highly motivated computational chemist to join the Computational Chemistry group at our RD site in Stein, Switzerland. With strong expertise in computer-aided chemical design and molecular modelling, you will drive innovation in our molecular design processes. As part of your professional development, you will have the opportunity to explore and integrate AI/ML methodologies with traditional computational chemistry approaches to accelerate and improve molecular design of active ingredients. Strong teamwork, excellence in computational design, and the willingness to translate innovative scientific concepts into scalable solutions are essential. /ppThis postdoctoral position is offered on a two-year fixed-term contract. /ph3Accountabilities /h3ulliSupport design of new active ingredients by using computational techniques that include data analysis and predictive modelling, molecular modelling, structure- and ligand-based design /liliWork with chemists, computational chemists, biologists and other experts to devise strategies on how best to use data and provide design inputs to support chemical invention. /liliWork with computational chemistry colleagues across RD to drive technology development and promote the use of state-of-the-art methods. /liliContribute to the continuous improvement of computational chemistry infrastructures, workflows and algorithm implementation. /li /ulh3Qualifications /h3pRequired Skills: /pulliPhD in computational chemistry or related field /liliStrong foundation in target- and ligand-based design /liliProficiency with state-of-the-art computational chemistry/cheminformatics packages /liliExperience with computational workflows /liliWorking knowledge of Python programming /liliBasic understanding of statistics and data analysis /liliProficiency in both Windows and Unix operating systems, including batch/shell scripting and CLI automation /liliDemonstrated experience with High-Performance Computing (HPC) and distributed computing environments /liliDemonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams /li /ulh3Additional Expertise /h3ulliMachine learning concepts and their applications in chemistry /liliAdvanced data analysis and visualization techniques /liliSoftware development /li /ulh3Additional Information /h3ulliWe provide access to state-of-the-art research facilities and technologies, enabling you to apply and expand your expertise in computational design and active ingredient optimization. /liliWe cultivate a dynamic and intellectually stimulating working environment, with an open culture and diverse workforce, where new ideas are always welcome. We embrace flexible work arrangements and foster work-life balance. /liliWe are part of a strong regional Science hub, offering you the opportunity to interact with a rich community of scientists in life sciences, further enhancing your professional network and knowledge exchange. /li /ulpSyngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
Postdoctoral fellow - Computational Chemistry (m/f/d) Arbeitgeber: Syngenta
Syngenta ist ein hervorragender Arbeitgeber, der seinen Mitarbeitern die Möglichkeit bietet, in einem dynamischen und internationalen Umfeld an bedeutenden Projekten zur Verbesserung der globalen Lebensmittelsicherheit zu arbeiten. Mit einer offenen Unternehmenskultur, vielfältigen Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten und attraktiven Zusatzleistungen wie flexiblen Arbeitszeiten und einem umfassenden Pensionsplan fördert Syngenta das persönliche und berufliche Wachstum seiner Mitarbeiter. In Muttenz, Schweiz, profitieren Sie von einem inspirierenden Arbeitsplatz, der Innovation und Zusammenarbeit in den Mittelpunkt stellt.
