Structural Chemist
Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre
The CCDC is a non-profit research institute, dedicated to the advancement and promotion of the science of chemistry and crystallography for the public benefit. To fulfil this aim we have teamed up with Pfizer to establish the Pfizer-CCDC Solid Form Design Centre, an exciting development of the Pfizer Institute for Pharmaceutical Materials Science. The successful applicant will join a growing team at the CCDC in Cambridge, developing and applying the latest knowledge-based techniques to drug development compounds.
Working closely with Pfizer-based scientists, knowledge extracted from the Cambridge Structural Database will be used to address assess live drug candidates for issues relating to polymorphism, stability and solid form selection. In addition the applicant will join the activities of the existing team researching and developing scientific methods to advance the application of the CSD to drug development.
Applicants will be expected to have knowledge of the CSD and associated software and a strong understanding of structural chemistry. A PhD level scientist with experience of crystallography and crystal engineering will be particularly advantageous. This role will be supported by software development resource so formal programming skills will not be necessary; however, familiarity with scripting languages such as python would be beneficial. A collaborative role such as this will require good presentation skills, both written and oral, as well as a proven ability to deliver a programme of work on time.
The CCDC is an independent organisation that compiles the Cambridge Structural Database and develops software applications in structural chemistry and molecular modelling. Our products are distributed worldwide to both academic and industrial users. We offer competitive salaries and a friendly working environment.
Applications, including full educational details, employment history, a covering letter detailing your suitability for the role and the names of two referees, should be addressed to Maggie Brown, HR Manager, CCDC, 12 Union Road, Cambridge CB2 1EZ or via email to careers@ccdc.cam.ac.uk by clicking the APPLY button below, to arrive no later than 9 August 2013. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 22 August 2013. For an informal chat about the position please contact 01223 336408.
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