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Fulltime Molecular Simulation Jobs in San Ramon, CA

Bruker

Optical-Mechanical Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$86K - $153K/yr

... of molecules. Divisions within BNANO include Bruker AXS, Bruker Nano Analytics, Bruker Nano ... Proficiency in FEA and CFD simulations in Ansys. Proficiency in using Zemax a plus. * Proficiency ...

UNAVAILABLE

Optical-Mechanical Engineer

San Jose, CA

$86K - $153K/yr

... of molecules. Divisions within BNANO include Bruker AXS, Bruker Nano Analytics, Bruker Nano ... Proficiency in FEA and CFD simulations in Ansys. Proficiency in using Zemax a plus. * Proficiency ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for fulltime molecular simulation in San Ramon, CA is $90,169.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,100.00 and $110,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Molecular Design & DNA Nanotechnology Lead

Emeryville, CA • On-site

Astera
Specialty Trade Contractors • 11 - 50 employees
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$180K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

About Astera
Astera is a private foundation on a mission to steer science and technology toward an abundant future. We believe the coming years will bring an era of unprecedented scientific and technological advancement as exponential progress in AI converges with central advances in other fields to dramatically accelerate innovation. This inflection point provides an unparalleled opportunity to fundamentally rethink the institutions, systems, and tools that drive scientific progress.
Unlike traditional non-profit research organizations, projects supported by Astera operate like high-velocity startups, allowing us to focus on ambitious goals, match structure to problem, and attract strong technical talent and leadership. You can read more about our mission, vision, and programming here.
Position Summary
The Astera Institute is seeking a Molecular Design & DNA Nanotechnology Lead to lead the design and wet-lab fabrication of a DNA-origami electrostatic actuator - a charged origami plate/polymer/electrode stack that, driven by an applied field, produces controlled nanometer-scale motion through a force-transmitting linkage. This position reports to Dr. Jeremy Barton (Astera Institute Resident, Project Lead). This is a full-time position.
Responsibilities
  • Design the DNA-origami actuator mechanism - the charged drive plate, the force-transmitting structure, and the amplifying lever or four-bar linkage - that turns a small electrostatic deflection of the plate into a larger, controlled output displacement within a sub-200-nanometer footprint.
  • Use coarse-grained molecular-dynamics simulation (e.g., oxDNA) to predict the mechanism's mechanical behavior - stiffness, compliance, and thermal stability of its motion - and iterate the design.
  • Fold and optimize the DNA origami in the wet lab (annealing, buffer, and magnesium conditions), and design the site-specific chemistry that anchors the plate and mechanism to the device surface.
  • Own folding yield and quality control, and prepare structures for characterization by atomic-force microscopy (AFM), cryo-electron microscopy, and single-molecule fluorescence.
  • Lead a small, interdisciplinary founding team and collaborate closely with device-physics, controls, and computational colleagues.

Qualifications and Experience
  • PhD in structural DNA nanotechnology, biophysics, bioengineering, chemistry, or a related field, with demonstrated DNA-origami design and folding experience.
  • Proficiency with DNA-nanostructure design tools and coarse-grained molecular-dynamics simulation (e.g., caDNAno, oxDNA).
  • Hands-on wet-lab command of folding, gel and AFM quality control, and purification.
  • A track record of taking nanoscale structures from design through to characterized, functional devices.
  • Ability to lead a small interdisciplinary team and communicate across disciplines.

Location
This position is on site at our office in Emeryville, CA. Some travel may be required from time-to-time for in-person collaboration and work.
Compensation
The posted salary range is based on location in the Bay Area. The successful candidate will receive a competitive compensation package, commensurate with their experience and location.
  • See the Benefits Summary.

Cultural Alignment
  • Bias to action - you launch and iterate on thoughtful experiments rather than waiting for perfect plans, and you're energized by novel problems.
  • Flexible by default - you don't draw hard lines around your job description and expect your role to evolve significantly over 6-12 months.
  • High standards, internally driven - you hold yourself to the bar of building world-class public goods without benchmarking against others.
  • Operate with the highest levels of integrity, judgment, and stewardship - you treat residents, peers, and vendors with genuine respect for their time and contributions.
  • Embrace the tools that define great work today - Astera is building for an AI-driven future and equips the team accordingly; we see these as genuine force multipliers, not optional extras.

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