Postdoctoral and several PhD student positions are available in our Computational Structural Biophysics group in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics at the University of Arizona. 

Applications are invited for several postdoctoral positions immediatly in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics at the University of Arizona in Tucson. The initial appointment will be for one year with reappointment for a second year by mutual agreement.
    Research interests focus on three main areas:

1. Modeling of large supramolecular assemblies using coarse-grained approaches to understand large conformational changes related to the function of these molecules.
2. Physical understanding of these large conformational changes using detailed atomic molecular dynamics simulations.
3. Development and application of novel methods that integrate experimental data such as cryo-EM, FRET, SAXS for large macromolecular assemblies structure prediction.
   

Ideal candidates would have a strong background in computational or theoretical chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, structural biology or related disciplines. Experience in molecular modeling and simulation of biological systems, advanced programming skills (C, Fortran, Perl), familiarity with UNIX/Linux operating system, and an interest in developing new methodologies are highly desirable but not necessary.

Applicants should submit inquiries or applications (a current CV with a publication list, description of research experience and interests, and names of three references) by email: ftama at u dot arizona dot edu

 

Several graduate programs are available through our department.

    - Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics (BMB)

    - The Biological Chemistry Program (BCP)

    - Biochemistry and Molecular Cellular Biology (BMCB)

 

Contact us to determine which programs would fit best with your training.

 

Required qualifications:
- Self-motivated individual holding a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Physics or a related discipline