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CCL 18.08.23 Postdoc Position in Computer-Aided Drug Design, Washington State University, Spokane, WA | ||||||||||||
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From: jobs at ccl.net (do not send your application there!!!) To: jobs at ccl.net Date: Thu Aug 23 12:04:49 2018 Subject: 18.08.23 Postdoc Position in Computer-Aided Drug Design, Washington State University, Spokane, WA A NIH-funded Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available immediately in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Washington State University College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, in Spokane with Dr. Senthil Natesan. The computational research will focus on dynamic phenomena at the membrane interface: membrane-protein-drug interactions with special emphasis on allosteric modulation of GPCRs and ligand-gated ion-channels. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity to work on several drug discovery projects in close collaboration with experimental pharmacologists, immunologists, and cancer biologists. More information on our current research interests can be found here: https://pharmacy.wsu.edu/directory/senthil-natesan/ Required Qualifications: Recent PhD in theoretical biophysics or biochemistry, computational chemistry/cheminformatics or closely related field. Strong background in biophysics, statistical mechanics, medicinal chemistry, computation and biomolecular modeling (protein-peptide, protein-ligand, and membrane-drug interactions). Demonstrated experience with at least one of the major biomolecular modeling packages (MOE, Schrodinger, and/or SYBYL-X), expertise in using one or more of the MD simulation packages (NAMD, GROMACS, AMBER, & CHARMM). Demonstrated computational skills including, working in Linux OS environment, strong programming (C, C++, or Java) and scripting ability (Python or Perl). Research publications in modeling and simulation. Strong motivation with a passion for science, and the ability and desire to work both independently and as part of a team. Good oral and written communication skills are essential. Preferred Qualifications: Strong expertise in the field of atomistic and coarse-grained MD simulations; experience in modeling GPCRs and ligand-gated ion channels and membrane simulations is a plus. Experience in R and/or MATLAB is a plus. Additional Information: Salary is Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Competitive benefits available hrs.wsu.edu/benefits To view complete description and required qualifications and to apply please go to: https://www.wsujobs.com/postings/39867 As part of the recruitment process, please be prepared to submit the following documents: 1) a current curriculum vitae; 2) a cover letter addressing your professional goals; and 3) contact information for three (3) professional references. The materials you submit must clearly communicate how your knowledge, skills, and abilities relate to this posting and required qualifications. The screening of application materials will begin on Tuesday, September 4, 2018, and continue until a suitable candidate has been identified. WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply. WSU is committed to excellence through diversity and faculty-friendly policy action, including partner accommodation and NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation programs (http://www.advance.wsu.edu/). WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521(v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs(a)wsu.edu.NOTE THAT E-MAIL ADDRESSES HAVE BEEN MODIFIED!!! All @ signs were changed to (a) to fight spam. Before you send e-mail, you need to change (a) to @ For example: change joe(a)big123comp.com to joe@big123comp.com Please let your prospective employer know that you learned about the job from the Computational Chemistry List Job Listing at http://www.ccl.net/jobs. If you are not interested in this particular position yourself, pass it to someone who might be -- some day they may return the favor. |
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