MD free energy calculations, Univ. of New Orleans, LA

Seeking a postdoctoral candidate with experience in molecular simulations or molecular modeling 
to work on an exciting research project at the interface of chemistry, physics and biology. 
The research focuses on extending and applying molecular dynamics-based free energy methods 
for predicting binding between small molecules (such as potential pharmaceutical drugs) and 
protein receptors. For reference, see my published work in this area. An ideal candidate would have 
substantial background in molecular modeling, ideally including molecular dynamics simulations 
and/or Monte Carlo, including applications and methodology work. Experience with free energy 
techniques is also a plus. 

Interested applicants should send a cover letter plus a CV to dlmobley@uno.edu. Additionally, 
please have at least three letters of reference sent to the same address as well. All application 
materials should be received by Oct. 21, 2011. Prospective applicants are welcome to contact 
me for more information. The position will likely start in January, 2012. 

The University of New Orleans, and the New Orleans area, provide exciting opportunities for work 
in this area. In addition to the Mobley Lab at UNO, we maintain close contacts with Steve Rick's 
group, also in Chemistry at UNO, and Chris Summa's group in computer science. Both labs have
 interests in molecular simulations, free energy calculations, and statistical mechanics. We also
interact with the groups of Hank Ashbaugh and Lawrence Pratt at Tulane University, as well as 
various experimental and computational collaborators worldwide.

Thank you so much.
Sincerely,
David Mobley
Department of Chemistry
University of New Orleans
504-280-6445