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OpenEye, Cadence Molecular Sciences · 2 hours ago

Intern--Scientific Developer, Target Exploration (R52858/dl)

OpenEye, Cadence Molecular Sciences is an industry leader in computational molecular design. This internship opportunity focuses on advancing computational approaches for understanding how cryptic pockets influence protein function through allosteric effects.

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Hiring Manager
Ken Smith
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Responsibilities

Help develop and validate an algorithmic framework for predicting how the effect of binding at detected pockets propagates through the entire protein structure
Enabling users to identify which pockets are most likely to impact key functional regions
Developing and validating computational methods on well-characterized protein targets with known allosteric sites
Integrated into a larger workflow for connecting cryptic-pocket detection to functional interpretation of the ligand binding

Qualification

Programming experiencePythonProtein structure analysisNormal mode analysisLinear algebraLinear response theoryPerturbation-response scanningProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

Extensive programming experience
Strong scientific skills in problem-solving, protein structure analysis, and presenting key findings

Preferred

Current graduate students or advanced undergraduate students in computational biology, chemistry, biophysics, or related fields
Proficiency in Python
Familiarity with normal mode analysis
Solid understanding of linear algebra
Basic knowledge of linear response theory and/or the perturbation-response scanning method

Company

OpenEye, Cadence Molecular Sciences

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OpenEye, Cadence Molecular Sciences is an industry leader in computational molecular design based on decades of delivering rapid, robust, and scalable software, toolkits, and technology and design services across the drug discovery process.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
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2022-07-25Acquired

Leadership Team

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Anthony Nicholls
president, CEO
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Dr. Amy Migliori
Scientific Partnership Business Development Manager
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