Engineer I Opportunity for a Consultant
Entelos, Inc., headquartered in Foster City, California, is a life sciences company improving human health through predictive biosimulation. Using our proprietary PhysioLab® biosimulation technology, in silico disease models and a virtual patient approach, Entelos identifies and validates targets, develops biomarkers, improves the success rates of clinical trials, and helps bring therapeutics to market faster.
Founded in 1996, we have evolved into the foremost expert in creating and using predictive model systems of health and disease in drug discovery and development. We integrate the empirical and investigative strengths of biology with the mathematical and systematic strengths of engineering.
We are seeking a consultant with engineering and applied mathematicians experience for positions on our In Silico Research and Development staff. The Dynamics Engineer works with scientists and other engineers to perform in silico research and development. He or she provides mathematical modeling expertise, helps develop complex mathematical models that meet the needs of pharmaceutical researchers, uses these models in research projects, identifies novel experiments that can be done to address major knowledge gaps, writes project proposals and reports, and makes technical presentations of their work.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
• A Ph.D. or substantial experience in Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related field with a strong background in nonlinear dynamics and control theory.
• Substantial experience in developing and analyzing mathematical models of complex, real world problems.
• Experience with collaborative, multidisciplinary research projects.
• A strong interest in biology and modeling/engineering/math expertise.
• Very strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including technical writing and presentation.
• The ability to work independently in a diverse, cross-functional team environment.
• Biology background is desirable.
• Industry or post-graduate experience is desirable, preferably in pharmaceutical or life sciences field.