Desmond Intern

Schrödinger seeks a Desmond Intern to join us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life through the development, distribution, and application of advanced computational methods.

As a member of our Life Science Software team, you’ll play a crucial role in addressing the disorder exhibited by molecular crystals (wherein two different conformations occupy the same crystal lattice).

Who will love this job:

• A skilled scientist with deep experience in computational chemistry or materials science
• A proficient Python programmer
• A capable collaborator who enjoys working with a team to solve complex problems
• An excellent verbal and written communicator

What you’ll do:

• Contribute to the development of a novel computational approach for molecular crystal structure prediction (CSP)
• Extract and curate a dataset of molecular crystal structures from the Cambridge Structural Database (CSD) using Conquest
• Develop and run Python scripts to process and analyze a molecular crystal dataset for trends in molecular conformation and crystal packing
• Develop insights from the analysis that can make CSP more efficient
• Run full-scale CSP calculations to evaluate advancements

What you should have:

• A completed or ongoing PhD in Computational Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science, or a related field
• Track record of implementing novel analysis or simulation methods for atomic simulations (Python preferred)
• Robust chemical intuition for interactions taking place in molecular systems

Pay and perks:

Schrödinger understands it’s people that make a company great. Because of this, we’re prepared to offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. We have catered meals in the office and a company culture that is relaxed but engaged.  Our Office Management team also plans a myriad of fun company-wide events. Schrödinger is honored to have been included in Newsweek's list of America's 100 Most Loved Workplaces. 

Estimated base salary: $7,500/mo. Actual compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, degrees held, market data, and business needs. If you have any questions regarding the compensation for this role, do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our Strategic Growth team. 

Sound exciting? Apply today and join us!

As an equal opportunity employer, Schrödinger hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company's mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. To us, "diversity" isn't just a buzzword, but an important element of our core principles and key business practices. We believe that diverse companies innovate better and think more creatively than homogenous ones because they take into account a wide range of viewpoints. For us, greater diversity doesn't mean better headlines or public images - it means increased adaptability and profitability.