Job offer

Organisation/Company: CNRS - Université Clermont Auvergne- Michelin

Research Field: Chemistry Computer Science » Informatics

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2), Leading Researcher (R4), First Stage Researcher (R1), Established Researcher (R3)

Country: France

Application Deadline: 14 Jun 2025 - 22:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Offer Starting Date: 1 Oct 2025

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The candidate will work in a Linux environment. All computing resources are based at the Mesocenter of the University of Clermont Auvergne. They must be proficient in the software available in the laboratory and at the Mesocenter: Gaussian16, GausView6, NAMD, VMD, Chimera, and Autodock. They will be able to define the most realistic LCP/substrate (polyisoprene, polystyrene-butadiene) interaction model possible using existing PDB structures or structures reconstructed by homology (Modeller, Alphafold 2.0). This requires expertise in solvation, thermodynamic equilibration, molecular dynamics, and its various strategies (SMD, IMD, QwickMD). The interaction models will then be validated by studying the reaction pathway using the QM/MM ONIOM method.

The candidate must hold a PhD in computational chemistry (MD, QM/MM, etc.). Several skills are desirable to successfully complete this project:

1. Knowledge of various all-atom force fields for simulation
2. Knowledge of organic chemistry, particularly in the field of polymers
3. Knowledge of structural biology would be appreciated

We are seeking a hardworking, enthusiastic, and autonomous candidate. Rigorous and methodical, with excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse teams. The candidate will have a strong affinity for the industrial world. A very good level of English (written and oral) is required. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to publish their research in leading journals and present their results at international conferences.

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available: 1

Company/Institute: CNRS - Université Clermont Auvergne- Michelin

Country: France

City: AUBIERE

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