A post-doctoral associate position in computational molecular biophysics is available at Purdue University starting January 1st, 2008, though a later start date is possible. The position requires a PhD degree in science or engineering and experience and skills in computational science (preferably with some exposure to molecular simulation).

The candidate is expected to contribute to a project on finding transition paths of conformational change and binding and calculating free energies of binding. They will work with Robert D. Skeel , Computer Science (and Mathematics), in collaboration with Carol B. Post , Medicinal Chemistry (and Biology), who also has a post-doc position available.

More specifically, the work will involve one or two of the following problems: devise a robust and efficient method for converging to a generalized minimum free energy path, investigate automated selection of collective variables, and develop practical methods for calculating binding free energies. Emphasis is on techniques that are practical for larger molecules (and are easy to parallelize).

This project is supported by the National Institutes of Health. The abstract is here

Please send CV and names of 3 references to R. Skeel, skeel cs purdue edu.
 

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