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Computational Scientist - Reaction Mechanisms | Biotech | North East England

Talent STEM is working with an innovative early-stage biotechnology company seeking a Computational Scientist with expertise in reaction kinetics, thermodynamics and predictive modelling. You will play a key role in developing computational tools and algorithms to enhance predictive modelling and design processes for their proprietary nucleic acid nanotechnology.

Location: North East England 
Salary: £42K - £55K (Dependent on Experience)
Contract: 24 months (Potential for Permanent Role)

The role:

Working closely with an interdisciplinary team, you will:

✅Develop and implement computational tools to predict and analyse nucleic acid secondary structures. Use kinetic and thermodynamic modelling to study reaction mechanisms.

✅Apply predictive modelling techniques to analyse inter/intramolecular hybridization and toehold-mediated strand displacement.

✅Interpret computational results in collaboration with experimental teams.

✅Contribute to the development of standard workflows for predictive modelling, simulation, and data analysis.

✅Maintain detailed records of computational procedures and results.

✅Stay up to date with the latest advancements in computational chemistry, biophysics, and machine learning for nucleic acid research.

What you’ll need:
✅PhD (or equivalent experience) in Computational Chemistry, Chemical Physics, Physical Sciences, or a related field.

✅Strong understanding of thermodynamic and kinetic principles in chemical/biological systems.

✅Experience with reaction modelling techniques (deterministic and stochastic).

✅Proficiency in Python and scientific libraries (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn).

✅Background in data analysis and machine learning for computational research.

Why join?
✅ Competitive salary (£42K - £55K)
✅ 24 month contract with potential for a permanent role
✅ Collaborative and dynamic research environment

This position is on-site in the North East of England, offering the chance to work at the forefront of biotech innovation. If you’re passionate about computational modelling and want to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply now or contact us for more details.

Tel:  (0)20 7046 1175 

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK.

Location: | Salary: | Job type: | Posted: 13/03/2025