Post Doctoral Fellow, Perilla Lab
About the role
The primary function of this position is to conduct research regarding the molecular architecture of the HIV virus in the group of Prof. Juan R. Perilla. The U.S. National Institutes of Health-funded projects are focused on the design, development, and execution of computer simulations of systems related to the maturation of the HIV-1 virus.
Responsibilities
- Design, perform, and develop new scientific tools for the analysis of long-time and/or large-scale molecular dynamics simulations in collaboration with the PI
- Collaborate with structural biologists (Yale University) and virologists (Vanderbilt University)
- Participate in the development, testing and implementation of novel computational methods that incorporate experimental data
- Prepare technical reports and peer-reviewed publications
- Disseminate project results at professional meetings
Qualifications
- PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Biophysics or related field
Preferred expertise
- Protein dynamics
- Molecular dynamics simulations
- High-performance computing environments
- Prior programming experience is preferred but not required
About the department
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is a nationally ranked, research-intensive unit with over $25 million dollars of research-grade instrumentation including spectrometers (nuclear magnetic resonance, mass, optical, x-ray), chromatographs (gas and liquid), vacuum equipment (pumps, chambers) and laboratory equipment (analytical balances, centrifuges, motors, refrigeration and other temperature-controlled devices, etc.).
Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Juan R. Perilla (biophysics@udel.edu) prior to submission. Candidates should submit a CV and the names, phone numbers and email addresses of three references through the University of Delaware Jobs website. The initial appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.