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
The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:
https://msu.edu/together-we-will/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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