Computational Chemist | $60/hr Remote
About the role
Position: Computational Chemistry Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $20 - $60/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week
Role Responsibilities
Design, evaluate, and critique advanced computational chemistry workflows to support AI benchmarking initiatives. Provide expert-level insights on molecular simulations, electronic structure methods, and cheminformatics pipelines. Assess and optimize simulation parameters and scientific software configurations for accuracy and reproducibility. Analyze data from molecular dynamics, quantum chemistry, and drug discovery projects, providing actionable recommendations. Leverage domain knowledge to guide the development and validation of chemistry-related AI models and tools. Document findings, methodologies, and best practices to ensure knowledge transfer across the customer s team.
Requirements
Have a PhD in chemistry, computational chemistry, or a closely related field, or equivalent industry/research experience. Possess deep expertise with computational chemistry methods and simulation-heavy environments. Demonstrate proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Gaussian, ORCA, Psi4, NWChem, GROMACS, LAMMPS, AMBER, RDKit, or OpenBabel. Have strong scientific programming and analytical workflow experience, especially using Python. Exhibit excellent quantitative, analytical, and scientific reasoning skills.
Application Process
Easy Apply on LinkedIn Check email for next steps Participate in resume evaluation & interview stage
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About Crossing Hurdles
At Crossing Hurdles, we specialise in customised recruitment and staffing solutions designed to drive success for businesses and professionals. Our focus is on connecting organisations with top-tier talent by sourcing, screening, and presenting only the top 1% of candidates across a wide range of industries. We work closely with clients to understand their unique needs, ensuring that we find candidates who not only fit the role but also align with their organizational culture.
Over the past few quarters, we've successfully partnered with leading companies such as Angel One, Ixigo, Turing, Cars24, Veera, ABP Network, Battery Smart, Zavya, and Twin Engineers. Our expertise spans various sectors, including Tech, Product, Sales, Customer Support, Growth, Finance, and Marketing. At Crossing Hurdles, our mission is to help organizations thrive by matching them with exceptional talent while simultaneously enabling candidates to find opportunities that foster long-term career growth and development.
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Computational Chemist | $60/hr Remote
About the role
Position: Computational Chemistry Expert
Type: Contract
Compensation: $20 - $60/hour
Location: Remote
Commitment: 10-40 hrs/week
Role Responsibilities
Design, evaluate, and critique advanced computational chemistry workflows to support AI benchmarking initiatives. Provide expert-level insights on molecular simulations, electronic structure methods, and cheminformatics pipelines. Assess and optimize simulation parameters and scientific software configurations for accuracy and reproducibility. Analyze data from molecular dynamics, quantum chemistry, and drug discovery projects, providing actionable recommendations. Leverage domain knowledge to guide the development and validation of chemistry-related AI models and tools. Document findings, methodologies, and best practices to ensure knowledge transfer across the customer s team.
Requirements
Have a PhD in chemistry, computational chemistry, or a closely related field, or equivalent industry/research experience. Possess deep expertise with computational chemistry methods and simulation-heavy environments. Demonstrate proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Gaussian, ORCA, Psi4, NWChem, GROMACS, LAMMPS, AMBER, RDKit, or OpenBabel. Have strong scientific programming and analytical workflow experience, especially using Python. Exhibit excellent quantitative, analytical, and scientific reasoning skills.
Application Process
Easy Apply on LinkedIn Check email for next steps Participate in resume evaluation & interview stage
Not the right fit? Search for Computational Chemist | $60/hr Remote jobs in Canada
About Crossing Hurdles
At Crossing Hurdles, we specialise in customised recruitment and staffing solutions designed to drive success for businesses and professionals. Our focus is on connecting organisations with top-tier talent by sourcing, screening, and presenting only the top 1% of candidates across a wide range of industries. We work closely with clients to understand their unique needs, ensuring that we find candidates who not only fit the role but also align with their organizational culture.
Over the past few quarters, we've successfully partnered with leading companies such as Angel One, Ixigo, Turing, Cars24, Veera, ABP Network, Battery Smart, Zavya, and Twin Engineers. Our expertise spans various sectors, including Tech, Product, Sales, Customer Support, Growth, Finance, and Marketing. At Crossing Hurdles, our mission is to help organizations thrive by matching them with exceptional talent while simultaneously enabling candidates to find opportunities that foster long-term career growth and development.