The Vancouver Prostate Centre (VPC) has an exceptional opportunity available for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Cherkasov Lab to join our research team. 

The Vancouver Prostate Centre  
The VPC has a large number of multi-disciplinary research programs in basic, clinic, and translational cancer research. It is a National Centre of Excellence and a designated Centre of Excellence for Commercialization and Research. 
It is affiliated with the University of British Columbia and the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority. Further details on VPC and its research programs are available at www.prostatecentre.com. 
 
Cherkasov Lab 
Dr. Artem Cherkasov is a Professor in the Department of Urologic Sciences, Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia, and Senior Scientist at the Vancouver Prostate Centre. 
His research interests include computer-aided drug discovery (CADD), structure-activity modeling, drug reprofiling, new cancer therapeutics discovery and development of novel CADD tools and applications. 
More information on Dr. Cherkasov and his team can be found at www.prostatecentre.com/about-us/people/dr-art-cherkasov  

Qualifications and Requirements 

Professor Artem Cherkasov is looking for a talented Postdoctoral Fellow with a demonstrated research background and experience in computer-aided drug design. 
The Postdoctoral Fellow will work on exciting drug discovery programs providing cutting-edge Deep-learning docking strategy to support structure-based and ligand-based virtual screening and lead optimization. 

	Strong problem solving and efficient communication skills. 

	Strong Deep-learning programming experience with GPUs. 

	Statistical data analysis and database management skills. 

	Strong python and bash programming skills. 

	Strong portfolio of open-source software available on GitHub. 

	Solid background in computational chemistry, biological chemistry, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry and pharmacokinetics. 

	Hands-on experience in structure-based and ligand-based drug design and compound library design. 

	Familiarity with state-of-the-art modeling and cheminformatics tools such as MOE, Schrodinger and OpenEye suite of programs.

Application Procedures 

To apply for this position, please email careers~~prostatecentre.com with subject line Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Cherkasov Lab with the following items attached: 

	Current CV 

	Cover letter 
 
NOTES:  

	This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. No telephone calls or drop-in inquiries accepted. Only those under consideration will be contacted. 

	All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.