Key Responsibilities:
1. Perform molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to investigate drug-target interactions, protein conformational changes, and binding stability.
2. Analyze simulation trajectories to extract meaningful insights supporting drug discovery and optimization.
3. Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to integrate MD results with AI models and experimental data.
Main Requirements:
1. Master student or above, or equivalent experiences in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related fields.
2. Hands-on experience with MD tools such as GROMACS, AMBER, or OpenMM.
3. A keen interest in drug discovery and willing to learn and explore new technologies.
4. Possess a decent foundation in English, capable of proficiently reading and understanding articles in the fields of computer science and biology.
5. Able to work 4-5 days per week, internship duration of 3-6 months or more.
Location
Beijing, China


About Us
Global Health Drug Discovery Institute (GHDDI) in Beijing is jointly founded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Tsinghua University and Beijing Municipal Government. GHDDI aims to build a transformative drug discovery and translational platform with advanced biomedical research and development capabilities. It is an independent, not-for-profit organization with a broad interest in addressing global health concerns, regardless of financial incentives, and intends to focus its efforts on tackling the world’s most pressing disease challenges faced by many developing countries.