Postdoctoral Researcher in Process Optimization: We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the Coley Research Group at MIT for a two-year funded position focused on AI-enabled synthesis and process optimization. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with our team and partners to enhance data-driven synthesis planning.
Postdoctoral Researcher in AI-Enabled Synthesis and Process Optimization
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher
Location:
MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Table of Key Information
Category | Details |
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Research Area | AI-enabled synthesis and process optimization |
Eligibility | PhD in Chemistry, Cheminformatics, or a related field |
Experience Required | Cheminformatics, computer-aided synthesis planning, machine learning |
Funding | Fully funded two-year position |
Application Deadline | To be announced; please inquire for details |
Research Area:
- AI-enabled synthesis and process optimization
- Generative reaction mechanism prediction
- Prediction of tandem mass spectra with geometric deep learning
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A PhD degree in Chemistry, Cheminformatics, or a related field.
- Experience with cheminformatics, computer-aided synthesis planning, and machine learning.
- Understanding of process chemistry is essential.
- Candidates with independent funding are encouraged to mention it in their application.
Job Description:
The postdoctoral researcher will focus on the following objectives:
- Enhance our existing ASKCOS program for data-driven synthesis planning.
- Tailor retrosynthesis tools for process development and route selection.
- Extract knowledge from the literature to develop a quantitative scorecard for pathway ranking.
- Collaborate with industry partners, such as Sanofi, to align research objectives with real-world applications.
Additional opportunities in generative reaction mechanism prediction and tandem mass spectra prediction using geometric deep learning will be available.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send an email to ccoley@mit.edu with:
- A CV
- A brief statement outlining research interests and background
- Professional goals and expectations while working in the group
If independent funding is available, please mention it in your email.
Last Date to Apply:
Until position filled