Post-Doctoral: University of Delaware (Chemistry Biochemistry Dept.)

We are searching for highly motivated and driven individuals looking for 
research opportunities in a wide variety of research within the general 
realm of computational chemistry.  Current topics of interest to the PI 
include:

1. Development, Testing, Coding, Application of Polarizable Force Fields

2. Exploration of Aqueous Liquid-Vapor Interfaces via Molecular 
Dynamics Simulations Using Polarizable and  Non-Polarizable Force Fields

3. Studies of Properties of Lipid Membranes arising from application of
 Polarizable Force Fields

4. Protein-Ligand Binding

5. Hardware-Based Acceleration of Molecular Dynamics Simulations 
with particular focus on GPU Cards

6. Development of Charge Transfer Force Fields

7. Investigation of Phase-Dependent Polarization Effects and 
Implications for Interfacial Systems

  Candidates should send a C.V. and the names and email addresses of 
3 (three) individuals in the capacity of mentors, advisors, etc. The 
candidates should have a strong background in statistical mechanics, 
quantum mechanics, molecular modeling (MD, MC, ab initio / DFT ). Ideal 
candidates would have equal strengths in MD and ab initio methods with 
proven track record of publshing in both areas; particular focus on 
biophysical research topics are highly desirable. Strong programming 
skills (Unix, Linux, C++, Fortran, Perl, Python, shell scripting) are 
required.  

Interested applicants are encouraged to initiate contact 
via email:  Professor Sandeep Patel
            sapatel{at}udel.edu

Appointments can begin in the Fall of 2008 (September) or earlier 
and will initially be for one year.

For further information, please visit: 
http://patelgroup.chem.udel.edu/joomla/index.php