Postdoctoral Research Positions in Bioinformatics: The Departments of Biological Sciences and Computer Science at Purdue University invite applications for multiple Postdoctoral Researcher positions in the Kihara Lab. The group works on cutting-edge problems in biomolecular structure modeling, cryo-EM, cryo-ET, protein/nucleic acid structure prediction, and protein function annotation, integrating computational biology, biophysics, and machine learning.
Postdoctoral Research Positions in Bioinformatics – Purdue University
Summary Table
| Designation | Postdoctoral Researcher |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Bioinformatics, Structural Biology, Cryo-EM, Protein/Nucleic Acid Structure Prediction, Machine Learning |
| Location | Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA |
| Eligibility | PhD in Computer Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field |
| Required Skills | Strong programming (Python, C++), excellent communication, independent research ability |
| Desirable Skills | Machine learning (deep learning), AlphaFold modification, strong background in math/biophysics/chemistry |
| Application Deadline | Open until filled |
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area
- Biomolecular structure modeling for cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET)
- Structure prediction of proteins and nucleic acids
- Protein function annotation
- Bioinformatics and related interdisciplinary computational projects
Location
Purdue University, Departments of Biological Sciences and Computer Science, West Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD in Computer Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
- Required: Strong programming skills in Python and C++.
- Highly Desirable:
- Experience in machine learning, especially deep learning.
- Experience in modifying AlphaFold or similar codes.
- Strong background in mathematics, biophysics, or chemistry.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to develop independent research ideas.
Job Description
- Conduct research in computational structural biology, focusing on cryo-EM/cryo-ET data, protein/nucleic acid structure prediction, and functional annotation.
- Develop and apply algorithms/software for biomolecular modeling.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of researchers from biology, computer science, statistics, and related fields.
- Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present research at conferences.
- Contribute to the group’s open-source software projects: https://em.kiharalab.org/.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV directly to:
Professor Daisuke Kihara
📧 Email: dkihara@purdue.edu
For more information about the lab’s research and publications:
- Website: https://em.kiharalab.org/
- Publications: https://lnkd.in/gTsDKWhU
Last Date for Apply
Applications are being accepted immediately and will remain open until the positions are filled.
