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Computational Chemistry, Structural Biology & Drug Discovery Scientist (PhD)
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Role Title: Computational Chemistry, Structural Biology & Drug Discovery Scientist (PhD)
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Remote (Worldwide)
Job Summary: In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and write challenging, expert-level scientific problems in computational chemistry, structural biology, and drug discovery, with clear, verifiable solutions.
- Review and evaluate AI model outputs for scientific accuracy, rigor, and depth of reasoning, identifying subtle errors that non-specialists would miss.
- Develop detailed rubrics and reference answers grounded in the primary literature and established methodology.
- Apply domain expertise across areas such as molecular modeling and simulation, protein structure prediction and design, virtual screening and docking, QSAR/ADMET modeling, and proteomics/metabolomics data analysis.
- Provide clear written explanations of your reasoning, so that other experts can follow and validate it.
- Meet quality standards through iterative feedback and peer review cycles.
Required Qualifications (MUST)
- PhD in Computational Chemistry, Structural Biology, Biophysics, Bioinformatics, Medicinal Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a closely related field.
- Hands-on research experience in an academic or industry lab (wetlab experience is a plus).
- Professional written and spoken English (C1 or higher).
Preferred Skills
- Postdoctoral or industry research experience (pharma/biotech) in drug discovery or structural biology.
- Strong publication record, particularly first-author papers in relevant journals.
- Molecular modeling and simulation: GROMACS, AMBER, NAMD, OpenMM, free energy methods (FEP/TI).
- Structure prediction and design: AlphaFold, Rosetta, homology modeling, cryo-EM / X-ray crystallography data interpretation.
- Docking and virtual screening: AutoDock, Glide, Schrödinger Suite, MOE.
- Cheminformatics: RDKit, QSAR/QSPR, ADMET prediction, fingerprinting, library design.
- Proteomics and metabolomics: LC-MS/MS, MaxQuant, DIA/DDA workflows, PTM analysis, untargeted metabolomics.
- Programming: Python (required in practice), plus R, Bash, or similar; experience with ML for molecular property prediction (GNNs, generative models) is a plus.
- Experience with benchmarking, model evaluation, or scientific writing/reviewing.
- Ability to explain complex scientific concepts clearly and precisely in writing.
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Documentation
- Cheminformatics
- Computational chemistry
- Drug discovery
- Biology
- Structural Bioinformatics
- Proteomics & Metabolomics
- Metagenomics
This role at a glance
At $45–$90/hr, the Computational Chemistry, Structural Biology & Drug Discovery Scientist (PhD) role comes to about $3,900–$7,800 a month for 20 hours a week, or $7,800–$15,600 a month full time — roughly $94,000–$187,000 over a full year. These are estimates before tax; contract roles are paid for the hours you work. It was posted today. Science & Research roles listed on RemoteJobsOne have stayed open a median of 60 days before closing, counted over the 31 that have closed so far.
20 hours a week
$3,900–$7,800
a month, before tax
Full time
$7,800–$15,600
a month at 40 hours a week
A full year
$94,000–$187,000
full time, 52 weeks
Open for
0 days
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How this pay compares
This role pays $45–$90/hr. Across the 14 hourly science & research roles open on RemoteJobsOne right now, the median runs from $63 to $120 an hour, and published rates range from $40 to $400. Its top rate of $90 sits within the category's median range.
This role
$45–$90/hr
Science & Research median
$63–$120/hr · full spread $40 to $400
What these skills pay
Hourly pay across every open role on RemoteJobsOne that asks for the same skills as this one.
- Cheminformatics$45–$90/hr median
5 open roles · up to $90/hr
- Computational chemistry$45–$90/hr median
5 open roles · up to $90/hr
- Documentation$100–$200/hr median
15 open roles · up to $200/hr
- Verbal communication$45–$90/hr median
25 open roles · up to $400/hr
Questions about this role
How much does the Computational Chemistry, Structural Biology & Drug Discovery Scientist (PhD) role pay?
It pays $45–$90/hr, which is about $7,800–$15,600 a month full time before tax. The rate is set by the employer and shown exactly as published.
Compare pay across remote rolesIs this Computational Chemistry, Structural Biology & Drug Discovery Scientist (PhD) job fully remote?
Yes. It is listed as a fully remote role, with the posting naming Global. You work from home, on your own equipment.
Is it full-time, part-time or contract work?
It is a contract role: you are paid for the hours you work, and you choose how many to take on within what the employer needs.
How remote contract work worksWhat skills does the Computational Chemistry, Structural Biology & Drug Discovery Scientist (PhD) role ask for?
The posting asks for Verbal communication, Documentation, Cheminformatics, Computational chemistry, Drug discovery and Biology. Naming them clearly in your application helps.
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