Computational Chemist

About the role

The Computational Chemist will work on‑site in Amman, Jordan, designing and executing computational studies that support research initiatives such as molecular modeling, simulations, and structure‑based drug design.

Key responsibilities

• Build, validate and run computational models using molecular dynamics, quantum chemistry and cheminformatics tools.
• Analyze simulation results, create visualisations and prepare clear reports for cross‑functional teams.
• Collaborate with experimental scientists to integrate computational insights into broader research strategies.
• Stay up‑to‑date with emerging methods, tools and literature in computational chemistry.

Required profile

• Master’s degree or PhD in Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related field.
• Strong research skills to design studies, interpret results and communicate findings.
• Effective written and verbal communication for reporting and teamwork.

Required skills

• Experience with molecular dynamics packages, quantum chemistry programs and cheminformatics platforms.
• Proficiency in at least one scientific programming or scripting language such as Python or R.
• Knowledge of computational chemistry, molecular modeling, cheminformatics and drug design.