Introduction

IBM Research Scientists are charting the future of Artificial Intelligence, creating breakthroughs in quantum computing, discovering how blockchain will reshape the enterprise, and much more. Join a team that is dedicated to applying science to some of today's most complex challenges, whether it’s discovering a new way for doctors to help patients, teaming with environmentalists to clean up our waterways or enabling retailers to personalize customer service.

Your Role and Responsibilities

IBM Research seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to apply quantum computing to drug discovery applications. The candidate will be expected to carry out high-impact research and engage in fruitful collaborations with other members of the team working on quantum algorithms and demonstrations of applications on quantum hardware by helping to design and optimize hybrid classical-quantum algorithms and workflows involving the use of molecular dynamics and machine learning tools for drug discovery. The successful candidate should demonstrate creativity in working with other team members to plan, design, and execute projects, experience communicating research results at national/international conferences and ability to work independently and in teams to deliver high-quality results with aggressive timelines.

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• PhD degree in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or a related area

• Advanced programming skills with Python, C/C++ or related languages

• Experience applying machine learning to solve problems in the physical sciences

• Experience with the development, assessment, and application of force fields (both atomistic and coarse-grained) for molecular simulations, especially of bimolecular systems

• Well-versed in molecular dynamics simulations, best practices, force fields, and associated software packages (e.g CHARMM, Amber, etc.)

• Well-versed in docking for drug discovery

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Knowledge and experience with quantum information science is desired

About Business Unit

With more than 3,000 researchers in 12 labs located across six continents, IBM Research brings together hundreds of researchers who possess unparalleled industry expertise to address some of the world's most challenging problems. Join us as we do pioneering work in areas such as cognitive computing, augmented intelligence, quantum computing, and blockchain, to name a few.

This job requires you to provide your COVID-19 vaccination status with supporting documentation, where legally permissible.

Your Life @ IBM

Are you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.

Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.

It's time to define your career.

Location Statement

IBM offers a competitive benefits program which may include medical, dental, vision, paid holidays, paid sick time, paid vacation, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), life insurance, IBM 401(k) Program and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Being You @ IBM

IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.