Vacancy Detail

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: North East England | Salary: | Job type: Contract | Posted: 14/03/2025