12 Month University Industrial Placement Student (UIPS): Computational Chemistry

12 Month University Industrial Placement Student (UIPS): Computational Chemistry Cambridge, East of England, England

AstraZeneca
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12 Month University Industrial Placement Student (UIPS): Computational Chemistry

Cambridge UK

£23,000 Base Salary, Bonus & Flexible Benefits

Do you want to be part of a team of supportive, collaborative and likeminded peers to develop your expertise? Then Astra Zeneca might be the one for you!

About AstraZeneca:

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-centred biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialization of prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious disease. But we’re more than a global leading pharmaceutical company. At AstraZeneca, we‘re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and fuel your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society.

About the University Industrial Placement Student (UIPS) Programme:

Join a Truly Inclusive and Supportive International Team.

As an AstraZeneca placement student, there is a huge network of support available to you. You’ll have a dedicated supervisor, a supportive early talent peer network, and a variety of Employee Resource Groups you can join.

We help and empower each other, and our supervisors are committed to providing you with all the guidance and support you need to build your skills, confidence and capabilities.

Whatever your background and experience, you'll be welcomed and encouraged to speak up, ask questions and share knowledge. You will be a valued part of an international team of truly supportive, collaborative and inclusive individuals.

Cambridge is one of the most exciting bioscience hotspots in the world. The Discovery centre (DISC), located at the heart of the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, is designed to play a central role in our mission to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. As our largest research and development centre in the UK, it will have more than 2,000 people working across therapy areas and drug discovery and development once fully occupied. It is uniquely designed to strengthen collaboration, promote openness, and improve the sustainability of every aspect of our science and our business operations.

Are you ready to explore this exciting next step in your career? Apply today!

About the Opportunity:

What you can expect:

At AstraZeneca every one of our employees makes a difference to patient lives every day. We work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing.

We are looking to recruit for a 12 Month Industrial Placement in Computational Chemistry in Cambridge, UK to start September 2024.

You will join as a member of the Computational Chemistry team within the Oncology Medicinal Chemistry Department and will be involved in a range of computational chemistry research activities relevant to drug discovery. The purpose of these activities is to support our medicinal chemistry design efforts to discover and optimise new drugs in the Oncology therapeutic area.

Examples of tasks the individual might conduct during the placement are:

  • Carrying out structure and ligand-based drug design

  • Analysing molecular solvation

  • Analysis of data from literature and high-throughput screens

  • Employing machine learning algorithms

The placement will aim to provide candidates an opportunity to gain knowledge of/ experience in:

  • Structure- and Ligand-based drug discovery

  • Usage of modern commercial software packages such as Maestro and MOE

  • Introduction to core computational and medicinal chemistry concepts

  • Working within a team

Qualification, Skills & Experience

Required:

  • Currently undertaking an undergraduate chemistry degree with the opportunity to spend 1 year in industry starting in September 2024.

Applications Open: 20th September 2023

Applications Close: 18th October 2023

Assessment Day: 8th November 2023

Start Date: 2nd September 2024

This position is a 12 month fixed term contract.

To support your application, please highlight any scholarships, publications, lab experience or extracurricular activity you may have within a cover letter and please also submit a CV.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca when we see an opportunity for change, we seize it and make it happen, because any opportunity no matter how small, can be the start of something big. Delivering life-changing medicines is about being entrepreneurial - finding those moments and recognising their potential. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we’re opening new ways to work, pioneering cutting-edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested? Come and join our journey.

Where can I find out more?

Our Social Media, Follow AstraZeneca on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1603/

Inclusion & Diversity: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/inclusion-diversity

Career Site: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/

AstraZeneca is proud to be ranked as a Top 100 ‘Best Student Employer’ in the UK by RateMyPlacement. Browse our reviews here (link)

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

12 Month University Industrial Placement Student (UIPS): Computational Chemistry
AstraZeneca

www.astrazeneca.com
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Pascal Soriot
$10+ billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
1913
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