Postdoctoral Researcher: AI-Driven Biophysics & Drug Design

CHARMM-GUI; Athens (GA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Postdoc benefits

Conference attendance

Mentorship and career development

Job summary

The Jing Li Lab at the University of Georgia is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team. The position focuses on applying molecular dynamics simulations and AI-based approaches to study the molecular mechanisms and drug design of ion channels and membrane transporters.

A Ph.D. in biophysics, chemistry, biochemistry, computational biology, bioinformatics, biomedical sciences, or a closely related field is required or expected.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biophysics, chemistry, biochemistry, computational biology, bioinformatics, biomedical sciences, or a closely related field.
• Strong experience in molecular dynamics simulations or machine learning modeling applied to biomolecular systems.
• Proven research productivity with publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Apply molecular dynamics simulations and AI methods to study ion channels and membrane transporters.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to interdisciplinary projects.
• Disseminate findings through publications and presentations.

Skills

Molecular dynamics

Machine learning

Scientific writing

Data analysis

Communication

Education

PhD in Biophysics/Computational Biology/Related Field

Tools

Umbrella sampling

Metadynamics

Replica-exchange

Coarse-grained modeling

Job description

The Jing Li Lab at the University of Georgia is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team. The position focuses on applying molecular dynamics simulations and AI-based approaches to study the molecular mechanisms and drug design of ion channels and membrane transporters.

A Ph.D. in biophysics, chemistry, biochemistry, computational biology, bioinformatics, biomedical sciences, or a closely related field is required or expected.