Leiden
29 Apr 2026
Computational Polymer Chemist
IFF
Leiden
29 Apr 2026
Computational Polymer Chemist
IFF is seeking a Computational Polymer Chemist for its R&D team in Leiden to apply computational chemistry and data science to polysaccharide innovation. The role involves molecular simulations, process data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
On-siteFull-timeEntry LevelMolecular Dynamics SimulationsSchrodinger
Computational Polymer Chemist
IFF is seeking a Computational Polymer Chemist for its R&D team in Leiden to apply computational chemistry and data science to polysaccharide innovation. The role involves molecular simulations, process data analysis, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
On-siteFull-timeEntry LevelMolecular Dynamics Simulations
Salary
Not specified
Core Qualifications
Technical (Must-have)
molecular dynamics simulationsSchrodingerLAMMPSRDKitscikit-learnpytorchmachine learningdeep learningPythonclassical molecular dynamics
Soft Skills
proactive mindsetcross-functional collaborationdata-driven discoveryinnovationanalytical
Preferred Qualifications
Technical (Nice-to-have)
water-soluble polymer formulation/characterizationbiodegradable polymer designRevvity SignalsBenchlinggraph databasesRDBMS
Tools (Nice-to-have)
Revvity SignalsBenchlinggraph databasesRDBMS
Key Responsibilities
- Perform molecular simulations to predict physical properties of polysaccharides and their chemical derivatives
- Analyze process data to understand chemistry behind assay results and design new experiments
- Help to organize data to make analysis efficient and automatable
- Identify new opportunities for polysaccharides in diverse industrial applications
Computational ChemistryPolymer ScienceMolecular DynamicsMachine LearningBiomaterialsR&DLeidenIFFPhDData Science