PhD Intern, Cheminformatics & Computational Chemistry at Terray Therapeutics

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

44.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cheminformatics, Computational Chemistry, Reaction Modeling, Python, Data Analysis, Conformational Searches, Geometry Optimizations, Molecular Property Calculations, Chemical Reactivity, RDKit, Semi-Empirical Methods, Quantum-Mechanical Methods, Git, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Large Chemical Datasets

Industry

Biotechnology Research

Description

Position Summary: Terray Therapeutics is seeking a highly motivated PhD Intern to join the Cheminformatics team within Molecular Design, part of the Computational & Data Sciences (CDS) group. This internship is ideal for PhD students in their 3rd or 4th year with an interest in cheminformatics, computational chemistry, and reaction modelling. In this role, you will work closely with computational chemists, data scientists, and experimental chemists to develop and apply computational tools that support reaction modeling, data analysis, and large-scale chemical data workflows. This is a hands-on role with a direct impact on ongoing drug discovery efforts. Key Responsibilities Apply cheminformatics and computational chemistry tools to model chemical reactivity Perform conformational searches, geometry optimizations, and molecular property calculations Build scalable workflows to evaluate the scope of chemical reactions Communicate insights clearly to interdisciplinary teams Experience and Qualifications: Part of Terray’s success is nurtured by a hands-on work environment where everyone is accountable, vested in a vision of excellence, and actively taking part in the success of the business. Terray supports a positive work environment where employees can feel engaged, recognized and empowered to be creative. Required Qualifications: Currently enrolled in a PhD program (ideally in your 3rd or 4th year) in computational chemistry, cheminformatics, data chemistry, or a related field Experience programming in Python for scientific or data analysis tasks Familiarity with cheminformatics tools, especially RDKit Strong understanding of chemical reactivity and reaction modeling concepts Experience performing conformational searches, geometry optimizations, or molecular property calculations Exposure to semi-empirical or quantum-mechanical methods (e.g., xTB or similar tools) Familiarity with Git for version control Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an interest in working across different scientific backgrounds Preferred Qualifications: Interest in working with large chemical datasets and databases Basic familiarity with relational databases Experience or interest in collaborating across computational and experimental disciplines Compensation Details: $40-$44 per hour depending on knowledge and experience. This position is not eligible for company sponsored benefits.

Responsibilities

The intern will apply cheminformatics and computational chemistry tools to model chemical reactivity and build scalable workflows for evaluating chemical reactions. They will also communicate insights clearly to interdisciplinary teams.