Postdoctoral Position in Computational Biophysics
(Posted June 24, 2018)
A postdoctoral Research Associate position in the area of
Computational Biophysics will be available in the University of
Massachusetts Amherst Institute
of Applied Life Sciences (IALS), a
fast-growing enterprise dedicated to developing the next
generation of life science products and technologies to improve
human health. The candidate will be able to work on a range of areas
including computational method development, multi-scale
simulation of biomolecules and biomoaterials, and design of
novel functional peptides and molecules. For information on our
current research interests and topics, please refer to our group
website: http://people.chem.umass.edu/jchenlab.
The candidate should have a Ph.D. in chemistry, physics, or a related
field, withe extensive experience and strong publication record in
biomolecular modeling and simulation. Successful applicants should
also have strong background in scientific computing and statistical
mechanics and display excellent general knowledge and understanding of
biophysics, computation and biomolecular modeling. Experience with
CUDA programming is a big plus. An ideal candidate would be
technically competent, with excellent computational skills, and strong
programming and scripting ability. S/He should also display
exceptional motivation with a passion for science, and the ability and
desire to work both independently and as part of a team.
The starting annual salary will be at least $47,500 plus benefits
depending experience. Initial appointments will be for one year with
the possibility of renewal for at least three years. Application
materials should be sent by email to Dr. Jianhan Chen at: Please use "Computational Biophysicist 2018" as
the subject line. The application materials should include: a cover
letter stating interests and long-term goals, CV, and list of at
least three references.
UMass Amherst is the Commonwealth's flagship campus and a top-30
public research university. It is located in Amherst, Massachusetts,
sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley (AKA: Happy Valley) of Western
Massachusetts, 90 miles from Boston and 175 miles from New York
City. The campus provides a rich cultural environment in a rural
setting close to major urban centers. University of Massachusetts is
an EOE of individuals with disabilities and protected
veterans. Background check required. University of Massachusetts
actively seeks diversity among its employees.
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