Hexagon Lavish® is a scientific research and development start-up based in the United States. The company initially was focused in machine learning techniques but now has evolved into a small company that's devoted to utilizing "unorthodox" research methodologies in theoretical development and uncompromised use of mathematics and science.

PIR: Premier Information Retrieval will be a resultant product from the platform, IISS (Informational Interpretation Scientific Software). PIR will be designed as software for immediate detection, distinction, classification and analysis.

Desmond J. Watson, co-founder and chief executive officer of Hexagon Lavish®,  is putting together a small team of researchers, mathematicians, engineers and programmers for this startup. If you're interested in applying your skills in efforts of turning ideas into a grand journey, submit your CV/résumé today.

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Hexagon Lavish® has an open, full-time/permanent senior position for a Senior Staff Research Scientist IX: *Dynamically-Responsive Computational Biophysicist with a track record of extraordinary accomplishment and an "unquenched thirst" that drives them to accomplish even more. The ideal individuals (plural) who are brave and competent enough to take on the duties, responsibilities and tasks that coincide with the aforementioned position will have relevant experience in the areas of: ion channels, protein kinases and/or biomolecule structural modeling.

The ideal individuals will bring innovative structural biological technologies into being with a sharp, narrow focus on computational development and implementation for "informational interpretation" utility. The ideal individuals will also design and conduct experiments for all aspects of "structural determination" which includes grid preparation and data collection. The Dynamically-Responsive Computational Biophysicist will work closely with the Bioinformatics Researcher in efforts of forming collaborative efforts for integrating structural biological tasks. 

The incumbent will perform numerical modeling in efforts of contribution towards the development of the "distinction" and "classification" aspects of our soon-to-be commercially available "informational interpretation" product.

* This position has a strong focus on I.I. ("informational interpretation")

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• 10 years of experience with Bachelor's Degree in Biophysics or Computational Biology; 8 years experience with Master's Degree in Biophysics or Computational Biology or related scientific discipline; 4 years of experience with PhD desired

• Hands-on experience on one or more common software package, such as Amber, NAMD, MAPS, Abalone, Ascalaph Designer, LAMMPS, HyperChem, Discovery Studio, Culgi, COSMOS

• Hands-on programming and scripting experience with C/C++/C#, Java, Python, etc.

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, able to analyze experimental data using statistical and machine learning methods and compare with numerical simulation data

• Strong background in biophysics, biochemistry and computational simulation as well as statistics and/or thermodynamics

• Contributes to design, development and execution of research assignments, potentially contributing to multiple projects

• Initiates investigation of new experimental approaches to a wide range of problems using
  scientific theory and technical literature

• Interprets results of complex experiments, and integrates data produced by other disciplines

• Acts as the recognized scientific resource on an aspect of a program

• Experienced with publically available chemical databases such as ChEMBL, PubChem, ZINC15, and the Protein Data Bank

• Understanding and appreciation of the difference between various quantum chemistry techniques: HF, MP2, CCSD(T), DFT, SAPT, etc

• Experience with calculation of molecular and atomic properties with quantum chemistry software such as Gaussian, GAMESS, MolPro, PSI, etc

• Software development experience and fluency in C/C++ a plus

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Identifies, plans and executes novel scientific projects and may manage the work of others a direct or matrixed structure

• 10 years of experience in a complex, multi-site environment high-tech/scientific R&D organization

• Experience in creating and managing external partner relationships, developing joint ventures and preferred provider agreements

• Establish and delegate responsibilities, authority and decision-making appropriately

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS 

• Sound decision-maker

• Establish effectiveness as a mentor

• Be contributory to the statistical endeavors of the company's projects

• Ability to command the respect and support the activities of a Board of Trustees with a strong financial orientation

• Strong analytical skills; experience interpreting strategic plans and changes in how services are delivered into a long-term sustainable operating model

• Excellent relationship-building skills with an ability to communicate and work effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

EXPECTATIONS OF ABILITIES

• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in written form

• Fluent in English

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Harbor the ability to work well with people and be able to work efficiently and effectively a an integral part of an interdisciplinary team

• Must demonstrate a high degree of integrity, trustworthiness, respect for others and the ability to deal appropriately with confidential and sensitive information

   

•  Must demonstrate an understanding and acceptance of the Hexagon Lavish® mission, vision and values