Postdoctoral Research Scientist: Molecular AI and Quantum Mechanics for Drug Development (f/d/m)

Where do you want to go? What do you want to achieve? How would you like to get involved? The choice is yours and we will support you on your way. At Bayer, multi-talents and specialists, visionaries and passionate people, thinkers and doers come together to feed the world, slow climate change and create healthier, more sustainable lives for all. This is the opportunity to start your career with a global leader committed to #HealthForAll #HungerForNone. Bring your ideas, skills and passion with you. Your career starts here.

Postdoctoral Research Scientist: Molecular AI and Quantum Mechanics for Drug Development (f/d/m)

Do you want to shape your career as a computational life scientist in industry, being part of a large cross-functional and cross-divisional initiative driving innovation at Bayer?

The Research Scientist position holder will work on the prediction and optimization of small molecule crystal structures for drug candidates and agrochemicals. The solid form of these compounds is of paramount importance as it significantly influences their stability and bioavailability, which are critical determinants of their efficacy and shelf-life. Join us to make a tangible impact on global health and agriculture!

YOUR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, we expect you to:

• Be an active member of a highly interdisciplinary and cross-organizational team with members from Bayer Crop Science, Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Health
• Drive the application of crystal structure prediction methods for small molecules
• Setup, validate and analyse DFT and classical MD simulations to obtain an understanding of the polymorphic landscape of a candidate compound
• Perform free energy calculations to study solubility of active ingredients in various solvents
• Closely collaborate with experimentalists to generate and test hypotheses
• Engage in the evaluation of commercial software and support method development
• Discuss your studies and results with colleagues from different functions and divisions, and present them in various committees
• Generate direct impact on our discovery and develop projects to help patients, consumers and farmers
• Strengthen external visibility and scientific excellence through publishing and engaging with the scientific community

WHO YOU ARE

• You hold a PhD degree in computational chemistry, materials science, physics, computer science, cheminformatics or a related field with good basic knowledge of chemistry, physics and/or materials science
• You bring experience with ab‑initio methods and classical molecular dynamics simulations on small molecules or solid‑state materials
• You have a scientific track record demonstrated by publications and conference contributions
• You bring knowledge of scripting and programming languages (e.g. Python)
• You are a highly creative, curious person with outstanding problem‑solving ability and the willingness to learn fast and take on new challenges
• You have strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to work effectively both independently and in cross‑functional teams
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken completes your profile

WHY BAYER?

Our benefits package is flexible, appreciative, and tailored to your lifestyle, because: What matters to you, matters to us!

• Depending on the nature of your job, flexible work arrangements can be made in alignment with your manager
• We support your growth through access to professional development and learning opportunities, such as LinkedIn Learning and our language learning platform Education First
• We encourage sustainable mobility by providing climate‑friendly transportation options such as job tickets and bike sharing
• As one of our perks, our Corporate Benefits program grants you access to sales discounts from more than 150 brands
• We embrace diversity by providing an inclusive work environment in which you are welcomed, supported, and encouraged to bring your whole self to work

Ever feel burnt out by bureaucracy? Us too. That’s why we’re changing the way we work— for higher productivity, faster innovation, and better results. We call it Dynamic Shared Ownership (DSO). Learn more about what DSO will mean for you in your new role here:

Our Mission & Strategy: Through Dynamic Shared Ownership, we’re putting an end to the hierarchical model and putting more power in the hands of the innovators and creators at Bayer.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position is a fixed‑term contract for one year.

IHRE BEWERBUNG

This is your chance to face the greatest global challenges of our time together: keeping human health, feeding the growing world population, and slowing climate change. You have a voice, ideas and perspectives we want to hear. Our success starts with you. Join us!

Bayer welcomes applications from all people regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, age, physical attributes, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other criterion not relevant to the job, in accordance with applicable law. We affirm the principle that all applicants be treated fairly and discrimination is avoided.

Standort: Deutschland : Nordrhein-Westfalen : Monheim

Division: Crop Science

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