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Scientific Developer Intern- Physics

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Cadence

Scientific Developer Intern- Physics

Santa Fe, NM

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

OpenEye, Cadence Molecular Sciences - a division of Cadence Design Systems - is an industry leader in computational molecular design through rapid, robust, and scalable software, consulting services, and Orion®, the only cloud-native fully integrated software-as-a-service molecular modeling platform. Combining unlimited computation and storage with powerful tools for data sharing, visualization and analysis in a customizable development platform, Orion offers unprecedented capabilities for the advancement of pharmaceuticals, biologics, agrochemicals, and flavors and fragrances. OpenEye, Cadence Molecular Sciences is headquartered in Santa Fe, N.M., with offices in Boston, Mass.; Cologne, Germany; and Tokyo, Japan

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As a Scientific Developer Intern, you will have the opportunity to work with PhD-level scientists on an innovative project at the intersection of computational chemistry and drug discovery. This role involves leveraging quantum-mechanical properties of molecules and applying computational tools, including the OpenEye Toolkits and Orion, to tackle challenges in drug design and development.

Key Learnings:

  • Experience with OpenEye products used in state-of-the-art scientific research.
  • Experience developing in a professional scientific software environment.
  • Experience with the application of quantum mechanics in the context of drug discovery.

What you should have (formally MUST HAVES/REQUIREMENTS):

  • Experience with Python programming.
  • Strong background in computational chemistry or a related field.
  • Good people/communication skills and ability to work as a part of a diverse team.

The following are a PLUS, but not required (preferred skills/experience):

  • Experience with Quantum chemistry software, e.g. Psi4, Gaussian, etc.
  • Good background in the foundations of density functional theory.
  • 3 or more years of experience developing in modern scientific language

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Client-provided location(s): Santa Fe, NM, USA
Job ID: Cadence-R48820
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Health Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program