Postdoc Associate – College of Pharmacy: The Villegas Lab at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Pharmacy seeks a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate for an NSF-funded project on peptide materials design. This project integrates computational methods with materials science, chemistry, biology, and nanotechnology to create synthetic tissues, drug delivery systems, vaccines, and antibiotics.
Postdoc Research Associate – College of Pharmacy – Pharmaceutical Sciences – Villegas Lab
Summary Table:
- Designation: Postdoc Research Associate
- Research Area: Peptide Materials Design
- Location: Chicago, IL, USA
- Eligibility/Qualification: PhD in chemistry, physics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related disciplines.
- Last Date for Apply: June 12, 2024
Description:
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize computational methods to design peptide interactions, aiming to facilitate polymer formation. This project draws inspiration from biological polymers to engineer synthetic counterparts for various applications, including synthetic tissues and targeted drug delivery systems.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Maintain accurate experiment records for manuscript and grant proposal development.
- Present findings at scientific gatherings.
- Participate in lab meetings, Journal Clubs, and departmental seminars.
- Develop and apply computational methods for peptide materials design.
- Utilize Machine Learning models to establish structure-activity relationships.
- Conduct Molecular Dynamics simulations for self-assembly studies.
- Contribute to manuscript and review article writing.
- Mentor and train undergraduate and graduate students in computational methods.
- Engage in assigned special projects and related duties.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- PhD degree in chemistry, physics, computational biology, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or related disciplines.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous research lab experience beyond coursework.
- Proficiency in machine learning, statistics, physics, and mathematics.
- Strong skills in R, Python, or C++.
- Excellent communication abilities.
- Demonstrated capability to work independently.
- Understanding of structural biology.
How to Apply: Please send your CV, a cover letter outlining your research experience and interests, and contact information for three references to nsaysa2@uic.edu.
About the University of Illinois Chicago: UIC is a leading urban public research university, committed to diversity and innovation. With over 34,000 students, it offers nationally recognized programs across 16 colleges. UIC’s dynamic research environment fosters collaboration with global partners, making significant contributions to academia and society. UIC encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to join its vibrant community.
Closing Date: June 12, 2024
