Postdoc in MD simulations of biological membranes - Perth, Australia

The Biomolecular Modelling Group has an opening for a highly qualified 
post-doctoral research fellow in the use of molecular dynamics simulation 
techniques to investigate the effect of cryosolvents and sugar molecules 
on the structure and stability of biological membranes.

The position is available immediately for up to 2 years, with the 
possibility of further renewals upon mutual agreement and the availability 
of funding. The successful applicant will join an established research 
group comprising three Research Fellows, five PhD students and three 
undergraduate honours students. The group is headed by Professor Ricardo 
Mancera: 
https://health.curtin.edu.au/teaching/pharmacy_people.cfm/R.Mancera

The successful applicant will work on a multi-disciplinary and inter-
institutional research project funded by the Australian Research Council 
aimed at providing a molecular-level rationale of the factors that 
determine the ability of plant tissues to survive cryogenic storage, since 
the preservation of cell membrane structure is essential for the survival 
of tissues subjected to cryogenic storage at very low temperatures or 
dessication conditions. This molecular simulation study will run in 
parallel with biophysical experiments carried out at RMIT University 
(Melbourne) and cryogenic preservation studies carried out at the Botanic 
Gardens and Parks Authority of Western Australia (Perth).

Curtin University (http://www.curtin.edu.au) is the largest university in 
Western Australia and is ranked amongst the top universities in Australia 
and within the top 2% in the world. The Biomolecular Modelling Group has 
its own dedicated GPU cluster and is also one of the major users of the 
newly established Pawsey Centre, a national petaflop computing facility in 
Perth. In addition, living in the state capital Perth offers a great 
lifestyle due to Western Australia's superb weather, beaches and outdoors 
activities.

This position would suit someone with a PhD in molecular modelling or 
computational biophysics and a demonstrable successful track record in 
molecular dynamics simulations of biological systems. Preference will be 
given to candidates with experience in enhanced sampling methods and/or 
the simulation of biological membranes. Only applicants that fulfil these 
requirements need apply by submitting a copy of their full CV to Professor 
Ricardo Mancera (R.Mancera@curtin.edu.au), including full details of 
all academic degrees obtained, research skills and experience, 
publications and conference presentations, and the names of 2-3 referees.