Computational Polymer Chemist

International Flavors & Fragrances Inc

Leiden, Netherlands
Individual choice budget: 8% of annual base salary...
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Phd in computational chemistry or material science
Classical molecular dynamics simulations experience
Proficiency with schrödinger and lammps tools
** International Flavors & Fragrances Inc is seeking a Computational Polymer Chemist to join their R&D team in Leiden, Netherlands. The role involves applying expertise in computational chemistry and data science to develop innovative applications for polysaccharides while collaborating with cross-functional teams. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves performing molecular simulations to predict physical properties of polysaccharides and their chemical derivatives.
  • Candidates will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners including polymer scientists, analytical chemists, and biochemists.
  • The company offers an Individual Choice Budget of 8% of the annual base salary which can be exchanged for additional time off.

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** International Flavors & Fragrances Inc is seeking a Computational Polymer Chemist to join their R&D team in Leiden, Netherlands. The role involves applying expertise in computational chemistry and data science to develop innovative applications for polysaccharides while collaborating with cross-functional teams. **

Salary

Individual Choice Budget: 8% of annual base salary; Annual Incentive Plan: Not specified; Benefits: 25 vacation days, 3 bridge days, up to 15 extra days exchangeable

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • PhD in Computational Chemistry or Material Science
  • Classical molecular dynamics simulations experience
  • Proficiency with Schrödinger and LAMMPS tools
  • Strong knowledge of machine and deep-learning
  • Experience with RDKit computational chemistry tools

Nice-to-have

  • Water-soluble polymer formulation experience
  • Passion for software engineering and Python
  • Experience organizing data with Revvity Signals
  • Documented experience with graph databases
  • Biodegradable polymer design background

Key Requirements

  • 1-3 years of industrial experience
  • Proven record in polymer innovation
  • PhD in related discipline

Work Rights

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