Applications are invited for postdoctoral positions in theoretical
biophysics/computational chemistry in the group of Markus Meuwly in
the Department of Chemistry at the University of Basel,
Switzerland. The appointment is within the National Competence Center
of Research (NCCR) on Molecular and Ultrafast Science and
Technology. The initial appointment is for one year with the
possibility to renew for a second year.
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, or
related fields. A strong background in computational/theoretical
chemistry/physics (e.g., statistical mechanics, computer simulation,
electronic structure theory) and programming skills are essential. The
main theme of our research is to develop and apply state-of-the-art
computational tools for understanding reaction mechanisms,
intermolecular interactions and the nuclear dynamics in complex
systems. The systems of primary interest are biological
macromolecules. The research is carried out in close collaboration
with experimental groups participating in the network.
One project is concerned with molecular dynamics simulations of the
long-time scale dynamics of ligand diffusion in proteins. To this end,
Master equation-based methods and transition networks are used (see
e.g. Biophys. J., 99, 3969 (2010)).
A second project is geared towards characterizing the spectroscopic
properties (1d and 2d infrared) of small ligands in proteins (see e.g
ChemPhysChem, 11, 119 (2010))
Interested candidates should send a letter of intent and a C.V. (by
e-mail to m.meuwly"at"unibas.ch), and arrange for at least two letters
of recommendation sent to the same mail address.
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Prof. M. Meuwly Phone: ++41 61 267 38 21
Department of Chemistry Fax: ++41 61 267 38 55
Klingelbergstr. 80 Mail: m.meuwly"at"unibas.ch
CH-4056 Basel www.chemie.unibas.ch/~meuwly
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