Cryo-EM Computational Scientist – Cutting-Edge Drug Discovery

SoCode Recruitment


Date: 5 days ago
City: Cambridge
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 per hour
Contract type: Full time
Are you a skilled Cryo-EM Computational Scientist looking for an opportunity to work at the forefront of drug discovery and structural biology? I am working with a pioneering biotech company that is driving innovation in fragment-based drug discovery (FBDD) and structure-based drug design (SBDD).

This is an exciting chance to join a leading Molecular Sciences team that is investing heavily in cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) technologies to accelerate drug discovery. With access to state-of-the-art cryo-EM facilities, including high-end electron microscopes and an advanced data processing platform, you will play a key role in developing and enhancing computational workflows for single-particle analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Enhance and optimize cryo-EM data processing pipelines, integrating new and existing software

Monitor and evaluate image processing technologies to improve automation and accuracy

Develop front-end user interfaces and database back-end systems for data analysis

Support scientists in data processing, sample preparation, and data acquisition

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to push the boundaries of structural biology

What We’re Looking For:

Extensive experience in single-particle analysis processing, including postdoctoral research

Strong ability to assess processing quality and optimize 2D/3D classification methods

Proven expertise in Python (HTML, JavaScript, CSS knowledge is a plus)

Experience in cryo-EM sample preparation and automated data acquisition

Ability to work independently in a cutting-edge, multidisciplinary environment

Why Join? Work with leading experts in computational structural biology.

Access to state-of-the-art cryo-EM facilities and high-performance computing infrastructure.

Competitive salary, excellent training and career development opportunities.

If you’re passionate about driving scientific breakthroughs in drug discovery, this role is for you.

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