Research Associate – Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Summary: The College of Natural Science at Michigan State University is seeking a Research Associate to join the Biochemistry & Molecular Biology department. The candidate will use molecular modeling and simulation to investigate ligand binding and release processes to provide valuable information for collaborative drug design projects.
Summary Table:
- Job no: 837610
- Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
- Major Administrative Unit / College: College of Natural Science
- Department: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
- Salary: Commensurate with experience
- Location: East Lansing
- Categories: Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union
Designation: Research Associate Research Area: Molecular modeling and simulation of ligand binding and release processes
Location: East Lansing, Michigan
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Doctorate in Chemistry, Biochemistry or a related field
- Experience with molecular simulation
- Programming experience in high-performance computing (HPC) environments
- Development experience with Python code
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Desired qualifications include experience with enhanced molecular dynamics and machine learning sampling methods.
Job Description: The Research Associate will be responsible for conducting and analyzing molecular simulations, communicating research in conference presentations and manuscripts, and serving as a mentor to undergraduate and graduate students.
How to Apply: Please submit a CV, cover letter, and names and contact information for 3 professional references to apply.
Last Date for Apply: January 6, 2025
Note: The university requires all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Please visit https://msu.edu/together-we-will/ for more information. The review of applications will begin on January 13, 2023.