Postdoc: Molecular Dynamics & AI for Membrane Proteins

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jing Li Lab in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Georgia seeks two highly motivated postdoctoral researchers to join our team. These fully funded positions focus on molecular dynamics simulations, computational biophysics, and AI-based approaches to study ion channels and membrane transporters.

Successful candidates will explore how structural and functional changes in membrane proteins contribute to human disease and help develop computational strategies for therapeutic

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biophysics, chemistry, biochemistry, computational biology, bioinformatics, biomedical sciences, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, analyze, and interpret computational research studies.
• Develop and apply molecular dynamics simulations and AI workflows.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication and contribute to grant proposals.
• Present research findings at group meetings and conferences.
• Collaborate with computational and experimental researchers.
• Assist with training of graduate and undergraduate students.
• Contribute to workshops and scholarly activities.

Skills

Artificial intelligence in research

Enhanced-sampling methods

Multiscale modeling

Membrane proteins

Education

PhD degree in a relevant field

Job description

The Jing Li Lab in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Georgia seeks two highly motivated postdoctoral researchers to join our team. These fully funded positions focus on molecular dynamics simulations, computational biophysics, and AI-based approaches to study ion channels and membrane transporters.

Successful candidates will explore how structural and functional changes in membrane proteins contribute to human disease and help develop computational strategies for therapeutic