Computational Membrane Scientist (MD & Docking)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a scientist to set up and perform molecular dynamics simulations of membrane transporters and related systems, collaborating with experimental labs, and to conduct docking studies to identify inhibitors for experimental testing.

You will also administer local computing resources, coordinate training and outreach activities for the NIH Resource for Macromolecular Modeling and Visualization, and help prepare manuscripts for publication.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics/biophysics/chemistry or related molecular field.
• Experience with molecular simulations, docking, ligand-protein studies, and membrane transporters.
• Experience with computational techniques and scripting.

Responsibilities

• Set up and perform molecular dynamics simulations of membrane transporters.
• Conduct docking studies of small molecules to identify inhibitors.
• Assist with systems administration and hardware/software upgrades.
• Coordinate training and outreach activities and contribute to manuscripts.

Skills

Shell scripting

Tcl scripting

Python scripting

Supercomputing

System administration

Networking

Education

PhD in physics/biophysics/chemistry or related molecular field

Tools

NAMD

VMD

Job description

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a scientist to set up and perform molecular dynamics simulations of membrane transporters and related systems, collaborating with experimental labs, and to conduct docking studies to identify inhibitors for experimental testing.

You will also administer local computing resources, coordinate training and outreach activities for the NIH Resource for Macromolecular Modeling and Visualization, and help prepare manuscripts for publication.