Scientific Software Development Intern, Mixed Solvent Molecular Dynamics

Schrödinger seeks a Scientific Software Development Intern for Mixed Solvent Molecular Dynamics (MD) to join us in our mission to improve human health and quality of life by developing and applying advanced computational methods.

As a member of our Desmond team, you’ll help develop and enhance cutting-edge tools for simulating and analyzing solvent interactions in biomolecular systems. Your passion for computational chemistry will help you make key contributions to advancements in molecular dynamics simulation techniques.

Who will love this job:

• An undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Computational Chemistry, Biophysics, Computer Science, or a related field
• A meticulous scientific developer committed to writing high-quality, efficient, and well-documented code
• A curious scientist who enjoys solving interdisciplinary problems at the intersection of chemistry, biology, and computation

What you’ll do:

• Work on a project focused on advancing the Mixed Solvent MD workflow by optimizing solvent models, enhancing sampling methods, or developing analysis tools
• Collaborate with team members to improve existing MD tools and ensure they are robust and user-friendly
• Contribute to validating methods and testing workflows to ensure accurate and reliable simulation results

What you should have:

• Proficiency in Python, with experience with similar languages being a plus
• At least two years of experience writing and debugging code
• Basic knowledge of molecular dynamics simulations and familiarity with concepts like force fields and solvation
• A foundational understanding of physical chemistry or biochemistry

Pay and perks:

Schrödinger understands it’s people that make a company great. Because of this, we’re prepared to offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits. We have catered meals in the office and a company culture that is relaxed but engaged.  Our Office Management team also plans a myriad of fun company-wide events. Schrödinger is honored to have been included in Newsweek's list of America's 100 Most Loved Workplaces. 

Estimated base salary: $7,500/mo. Actual compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, degrees held, market data, and business needs. If you have any questions regarding the compensation for this role, do not hesitate to reach out to a member of our Strategic Growth team. 

Sound exciting? Apply today and join us!

As an equal opportunity employer, Schrödinger hires outstanding individuals into every position in the company. People who work with us have a high degree of engagement, a commitment to working effectively in teams, and a passion for the company's mission. We place the highest value on creating a safe environment where our employees can grow and contribute, and refuse to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious belief, sex, age, disability, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation. To us, "diversity" isn't just a buzzword, but an important element of our core principles and key business practices. We believe that diverse companies innovate better and think more creatively than homogenous ones because they take into account a wide range of viewpoints. For us, greater diversity doesn't mean better headlines or public images - it means increased adaptability and profitability.