Applications Scientist, Materials Science, Japan Tokyo

Location:

Tokyo

Schrödinger Corporation, a Japanese subsidiary of Schrödinger in the United States, seeks an Applications Scientist for our Materials Science team. Schrödinger, the leading software and service provider for atomic-scale modeling and physics-based chemical simulations, is revolutionizing how scientists discover and design new materials and molecules.

• Provide scientific support to current and prospective customers, including demonstration of optimal use of our software suites, facilitation of interactions between customers and product development teams, and general scientific guidance
• Troubleshoot scientific workflows, administration, and adaptation of their modeling environment
• Engage in cutting-edge scientific research and advise on best practices for computational modeling
• Work cross-functionally with Account Managers, Product Managers, and the Marketing team to implement business strategies
• Publish scientific papers and present at academic meetings, conferences, and exhibitions
• Execute or support contract analysis and research service

• PhD in molecular simulation of materials science, or a related field
• Willingness to commute to our Tokyo office when necessary
• Python programming experience
• Native Japanese language skills for emails/phone/face-to-face communication with customers/staff, making documents/slides, preparation of reports, and conferences
• Working English skills for emails, preparation of reports, web conferences, and teleconferences
• Enthusiasm for travel

• An MD simulation expert who’s worked with polymer materials
• A proficient Python programmer
• An excellent communicator and presenter with superb organizational skills
• A dedicated scientist who is willing to learn
• A self-motivated team player who takes ownership of projects and manages their own time well
• An enthusiastic traveler who enjoys visiting customer sites across Japan

Schrödinger understands that it’s people that make a company great. Because of this, we’re prepared to offer a competitive salary, bonus plan, and benefits, which includes mutual-aid retirement plans, over three weeks of paid vacation time, numerous company holidays, a parental and caregiver leave program, and healthcare through our partnership with the Japanese Health Insurance Association, and professional development opportunities including trainings and continuous education support.

Interested in building your career at Schrödinger? Please submit your application and resume via Schrödinger's careers site.

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