Post-Doc Research Associate

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

The Miao Lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Postdoctoral position in AI driven drug discovery and accelerated molecular simulations. This role will support innovative research at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Computational Biophysics and Chemistry, and Drug Discovery. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of novel theoretical and computational methods as well as advanced AI techniques to accelerate simulations of biomolecular recognition and cellular signaling. The position also offers opportunities to collaborate with world-leading experimental researchers and participate in high impact drug discovery efforts targeting therapeutically important biomolecules including G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), membrane embedded proteases and RNA .

Requirements

• The position requires knowledge and training in computational biophysics/chemistry and drug design.
• Candidates are expected to have strong publication record in biomolecular modeling and computational biophysics/chemistry.

Nice To Haves

• Programming skills (e.g., python, bash scripting, Fortran, C++ and CUDA )
• Expertise in computational modeling (such as Deep Learning, Molecular Dynamics and virtual screening)
• Successful experimental collaboration experiences
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to forward the developments of biomolecular modeling and AI-driven drug discovery.
• Engaged in developing proposals for new funding sources
• Publishing and presenting research topics as applicable.

What This Job Offers

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