A university-based post-doctoral researcher position is available in the 
research group of Dr. Gino DiLabio at the National Institute for 
Nanotechnology (NINT) in Edmonton, Canada. The candidate must have 
significant expertise in the area of classical molecular 
mechanics/dynamics modeling and be able to interact effectively with 
experimental colleagues. 

NINT is a partnership between the University of Alberta, the Government 
of Alberta and the National Research Council of Canada. The Institute is 
based on the University of Albertas main campus, which has significant 
computational and instrumental resources. NINTs high-performance computing
 infrastructure was recently established and consists of ca. 1100 cpu 
cores and several GPU nodes. 

The primary responsibilities of this position are as follows:
Perform simulations related to nanostructured, thin layers of 
     petroleum-derived organic molecules on various surfaces, including 
     gold and mica. The interaction of various solvents with the organic 
     layer and surface, including solvent swelling phenomena, will also 
     be studied.
Interact synergistically with experimentalists performing atomic force 
     microscopy work on similar systems. This may involve modifying 
     computational models in order to take into account new experimental 
     findings and/or guiding the experimental effort based on computational
     findings.
Prepare regular reports and conference presentations summarizing the 
     computational and experimental progress.

The incumbent must: 
have excellent practical and theoretical understanding of classical 
     molecular mechanics/dynamics programs. Expertise with programs 
     developed for/ported to GPUs will be considered a plus.
be able to interact constructively in a large, congenial environment.
     have good communication skills.
be able to clear a Government of Canada security check, which involves 
     a limited background search.

The incumbent will have the opportunity to be involved in electronic 
structure calculations using dispersion-corrected density-functional theory
and other ab initio techniques.

The initial appointment will be for one year and is renewable for two 
additional years upon mutual agreement. The start date can be as early as 
June 1, 2010. The salary and benefits package associated with the position
is based on those established by the University of Alberta.

Please send electronic copies of a letter of interest and a comprehensive
CV to Gino.DiLabio%nrc.ca. Please include the names and email addresses of
three references.