Postdoc Associate – Pharmaceutical Sciences: The Villegas Lab at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) College of Pharmacy is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate for an NSF-funded project on peptide materials design. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge research at a leading urban public research university. The successful candidate will engage in multidisciplinary research that encompasses materials science, chemistry, biology, and nanotechnology.
Postdoc Research Associate – College of Pharmacy – Pharmaceutical Sciences – Villegas Lab
Summary Table
| Position | Postdoc Research Associate |
|---|---|
| Department | Pharmaceutical Sciences |
| Location | Chicago, IL, USA |
| Requisition ID | 1025584 |
| Application Closing Date | June 12, 2024 |
| Hiring Contact | nsaysa2@uic.edu |
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Area
Peptide materials design using computational methods to promote polymer formation, encompassing materials science, chemistry, biology, and nanotechnology.
Location
Chicago, IL, USA
Eligibility/Qualification
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD degree in chemistry, physics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior research lab experience outside of coursework.
- Strong background in machine learning, statistics, physics, and mathematics.
- Proficiency in R, Python, or C++.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Understanding of structural biology.
Job Description
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will:
- Develop and apply computational methods for the design of filamentous peptide materials.
- Develop and apply Machine Learning models for establishing structure-activity relationships of self-assembling peptides.
- Perform Molecular Dynamics simulations to study self-assembly processes.
- Keep accurate records of experiments suitable for writing manuscripts and grant proposals.
- Present results at scientific meetings.
- Participate in weekly lab meetings, Journal Clubs, and departmental seminars.
- Write manuscripts and review articles related to the research topics of the lab.
- Mentor and train undergraduate and graduate students in computational methods.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their application materials, including a CV and cover letter, to the hiring contact at nsaysa2@uic.edu by June 12, 2024. Please ensure all documents are in PDF format and include “Postdoc Research Associate Application” in the email subject line.
Last Date to Apply
June 12, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago: UIC is a Carnegie RU/VH research institution and the largest university in Chicago, serving over 34,000 students. UIC is recognized for its diverse student body and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI), and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). UIC’s commitment to transformational research and student success has earned it high rankings among public schools in the nation.
