Computational Quantum Biologist
Quantum Biology
Full-Time
Remote
Position Overview
Model and simulate biological phenomena using quantum mechanics principles, focusing on molecular dynamics and quantum effects in biological systems. Investigate quantum coherence in photosynthesis, enzyme catalysis, magnetoreception, and other biological processes where quantum effects play significant roles.
This interdisciplinary role combines quantum physics, computational chemistry, and biology to understand life at the quantum scale. You'll use advanced simulation methods to study protein folding, electron transfer, and molecular recognition with quantum mechanical accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop quantum mechanical models of biological systems and processes
- Perform molecular dynamics simulations with quantum corrections (QM/MM methods)
- Study quantum coherence, tunneling, and entanglement in biological contexts
- Simulate protein-ligand interactions using density functional theory (DFT)
- Model photosynthetic complexes and light-harvesting systems
- Investigate enzymatic mechanisms and quantum tunneling in catalysis
- Analyze electron and proton transfer in biological redox reactions
- Develop computational tools for quantum biology research
- Collaborate with experimental biologists and chemists to validate models
- Publish research findings in interdisciplinary journals
Required Skills & Qualifications
Technical Skills
Quantum Mechanics
Molecular Dynamics
Computational Chemistry
DFT / Ab Initio Methods
QM/MM Simulations
Biochemistry
Statistical Mechanics
Python / Fortran
HPC / Parallel Computing
Data Analysis
Software & Tools
Gaussian / ORCA
GROMACS / NAMD
CPMD / CP2K
Amber / CHARMM
VMD / PyMOL
Q-Chem / NWChem
Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Chemistry, Biophysics, Computational Biology, or related field
- 4+ years of experience in computational modeling of biological systems
- Strong foundation in quantum mechanics and molecular simulation methods
- Experience with QM/MM and ab initio molecular dynamics
- Proficiency in scientific programming (Python, Fortran, C++)
- Experience with high-performance computing and parallel algorithms
- Publication record in computational chemistry or biophysics journals
- Knowledge of biochemistry and structural biology
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with equity opportunities
- Access to HPC clusters and quantum computing resources
- Collaborative research environment with quantum and biological experts
- Publication support and conference attendance
- Work on frontier problems in quantum biology
- Remote-first with flexible work arrangements