POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE - Sanner Lab - Integrative Structural and Computational Biology

Scripps Research • San Diego, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Sanner lab is part of the Center for Computational Structural Biology (CCSB) at Scripps where we develop cutting edge software for modeling, analyzing, and visualizing molecular interactions which we make available to the worldwide research community. Under the AutoDock Suite umbrella of automated docking software tools we have recently developed AutoDock CrankPep (ADCP in short), a docking engine specifically designed for ab-initio docking of fully flexible peptides. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented individual interested in method development in automated docking and their application to biomedically relevant drug discovery efforts. The successful candidate will join a lab integrated in the highly collaborative CCSB center and continue developing the ADCP software and apply it to biomedically relevant targets. Postdoctoral appointees at Scripps Research are valued for their unique interests and strengths as they conduct their studies alongside over 200 internationally renowned faculty. Postdocs are supported by specialized programming from the institute’s  Career and Professional Development Office . We see career and professional development as integral to advanced research training for PhD and postdocs, and we provide tailored resources for crafting high-quality manuscripts and grant proposals, planning for your career, and developing your professional skills. Our International Services Office offers expert support for our international scholars, who come to Scripps Research from around the world with a passion and commitment to improving human health. Postdoctoral Associates are appointed positions for the purpose of developing scholarly competence, working under the supervision of a Scripps Research Faculty member. These appointments are normally not renewed beyond a total of five years. Postdoctoral Associates cannot apply for external funding either as a Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator without prior approval from a Departmental Chair. Postdoctoral Associates do not have consulting privileges. Make Scripps Research your next step to advance and develop your career. Click here to learn more about our Postdoctoral Program and Services: https://education.scripps.edu/postdoctoral/

Requirements

• Candidates holding a PhD in biophysics, or Computer Science with a keen interest in structural biology and biomedical research, or those with PhD/MD in biomedical sciences with substantial experience in scientific programming are encouraged to apply for the position.
• Must possess a doctoral degree.
• A pending doctoral degree may be considered with approval of the Principal Investigator.
• This position works in an office environment.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates interested in combining computational work with wet-lab work are also welcome and could work part-time in collaborators laboratories.
• Experience in machine learning and deep learning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Extending the ADCP software code in the C, C++, and Python programming languages
• Testing the implementation
• Applying the software to biomedically relevant targets, mostly in the context of collaborations with experimental biologists
• Integrating ADCP with AI methods such as AlphaFold which have emerged and effective peptide docking engines

Benefits

• Eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Full suite of Health and Welfare plans including four medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more.
• Access to Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off - 5 days annually
• Free, on-site Counseling Center which provides confidential counseling services to benefits-eligible employees.
• Free, on-site parking.
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree