Position Summary

Research Associate will be using molecular modeling and molecular simulation to investigate ligand binding and release processes. Analysis of these transition paths will yield valuable information to further collaborative drug design projects. 

Description of duties: Conducting and analyzing molecular simulations. Communicating research in conference presentations and manuscripts. Serving as a mentor to undergraduate and graduate students.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field

Minimum Requirements

Experience with molecular simulation.

Programming experience in high performance computing (HPC) environments.

Development experience with Python code.

Written and oral communication skills.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with enhanced sampling methods for molecular dynamics.

Experience with machine learning.

Required Application Materials

CV, cover letter, names and contact information for 3 professional references.

Together-we-will Statement

Review of Applications Begins On

01/13/2023

Website

https://directory.natsci.msu.edu/Directory/Profiles/Person/100331?org=6&group=262

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