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From: Kerry Boehner <kerry@kobsolutions.com>
Date: Tue, Sep 24, 2013 at 11:03 AM
Subject: computational chemistry position for your students
To: bshoichet@gmail.com


Hi Brian,
 
My name is Kerry Boehner, and I’m a recruiter in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology fields.  I’m recruiting for a Computational Chemist for a client in China & I thought one of your post-docs or students might be interested.  I’ve included the description below.  They are open to scientists coming straight from academia, as well as industry.  My client offers a great compensation package, including relocation.
 
Please don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything, and I appreciate your assistance!
 
Kerry
 

 
Kerry Boehner
KOB Solutions, Inc.
412-851-9696 
kerry@kobsolutions.com
www.kobsolutions.com
Recruiting Solutions for Pharma, Biotech & Med Device
 
 
My client seeks a Computational Chemist for Computer-Aided Drug Design – the ideal candidate will take on the following responsibilities:
 
--structure-based drug design
--target identification and lead generation
--assist project teams to answer key issues during hit-to-lead and lead optimization through techniques like protein/ligand analysis and simulation using MD and molecular docking.

Requirements:
 
--Ph.D. degree in computational chemistry, computational biology or a related field.
--Familiarity with up-to-date biological screening paradigms.
--A proven track record in leveraging in silico techniques to drive basic science projects or in impacting hit finding activities in a drug discovery environment.
--Demonstrate the ability to work independently as effectively as being able to collaborate in multidisciplinary teams.
--Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and scientific creativity are essential.
--Excellent oral and written communication skills and organizational skills are required.



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Brian Shoichet, Professor
http://www.uoft.bkslab.org/

University of Toronto, Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy
Donnelly Centre Room 604
(416) 978-7224

University of California, San Francisco
Dept. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry