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.
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Postdoc in MD simulations of biological membranes - Perth, Australia
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