Hybrid Staff Data Scientist

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About the role

  • Data Scientist leading and scaling data science initiatives for drug discovery at AQEMIA. Collaborating within the interdisciplinary Platform department to optimize molecule search methods.

Responsibilities

  • Design and improve data-driven methods to benchmark and optimise in silico screening techniques.
  • Develop models (bayesian optimisation for instance) and analyses to configure optimal screening workflows for each target.
  • Guide compound selection strategies through quantitative, evidence-based approaches.
  • Mentor and support data scientists within the Platform team, promoting scientific excellence and skill development.
  • Contribute to cross-functional technical strategy, working closely with engineers and ML scientists to improve tools, workflows, and model reliability across AQEMIA’s platforms.
  • Drive applied research projects in areas such as uncertainty quantification and propagation within Binding Free Energy pipelines.
  • Promote cross-department collaboration, aligning Platform’s data efforts with evolving needs in Chemistry, ML, and Engineering.

Requirements

  • PhD (or equivalent experience) in Data Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computational Chemistry, or related fields.
  • 10+ years of experience applying advanced data science methods to complex scientific problems.
  • Proven leadership in driving multi-stakeholder, high-impact scientific projects.
  • Strong programming skills in Python and experience with scientific computing.
  • Deep expertise in data analysis, statistical modeling, bayesian optimisation and decision-making in R&D environments.
  • Strategic mindset with the ability to influence technical direction across teams.
  • Nice-to-Have: Experience in virtual screening, cheminformatics, or molecular modeling.
  • Familiarity with tools like RDKit, SMILES, OpenMM, or experience working with molecular simulation outputs.
  • Knowledge of high-performance computing or cloud-based scientific workflows.

Benefits

  • Polite note: UK visa sponsorship not currently available for this role at this time
  • Strong Financial Backing: $100M raised from leading European and International investors
  • Relocation support and French lessons granted if needed

Job title

Staff Data Scientist

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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