A 2-year postdoctoral position in the field of Computational Biophysics is available in the group of Dr Andrei Pisliakov at the University of Dundee. The successful candidate will use molecular simulation methods (molecular dynamics, quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics, etc) to study the functioning mechanisms of membrane proteins. Our research is focused on multi-scale modelling of proton and ion pumps, and particularly on the proton translocation processes and energy coupling mechanisms in these biomolecular machines.
Applicants must be highly motivated scientists with a passion for understanding fundamental biological systems and processes at the molecular-to-cellular level. They should hold a PhD in computational/theoretical biophysics, chemistry or a related field. Ideal candidates would have prior experience with Linux/Unix, strong scripting skills, and extensive working experience in biomolecular simulations: atomistic or coarse-grained MD (with NAMD, Gromacs, Amber) or QM/MM. A record of publishing in international peer-reviewed journals is required.
The position will be situated in the Division of Computational Biology in the new Centre for Translational and Interdisciplinary Research. It will be for 2 years on the University of Dundee grade 7 scale (£29,837 – £36,661), and is available immediately. Please apply online at http://www.dundee.ac.uk/, using a job reference number ASE0239. For application please submit your CV with a list of publications, a brief cover letter explaining your interest in and suitability for the position, and contact details of 2-3 referees. Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Andrei Pisliakov ([log in to unmask]).
Closing date: 30 April 2014.
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Dr Andrei Pisliakov
Divisions of Computational Biology & Physics
University of Dundee
Tel: (+44) 01382 388758
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