Last Date: Open until filled.
Job no: 500160
College / VP Area: College of Arts & Sciences
Work type: Staff
Location: Newark/Hybrid
Categories: Research & Laboratory, Full Time
CONTEXT OF THE JOB:
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is a nationally ranked, research-intensive unit with over $25 million dollars of research-grade instrumentation including spectrometers (nuclear magnetic resonance, mass, optical, x-ray), chromatographs (gas and liquid), vacuum equipment (pumps, chambers) and laboratory equipment (analytical balances, centrifuges, motors, refrigeration and other temperature-controlled devices, etc.).
The Hadden Lab specializes in molecular dynamics simulations of viral proteins and their assemblies. Under the supervision of Dr. Jodi Hadden-Perilla, the postdoctoral researcher will take the lead in applying molecular dynamics simulations to characterize the human papillomavirus (HPV) capsid as a drug target, in a project funded by the NIH, through the Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) for Discovery of Chemical Probes and Therapeutic Leads https://sites.udel.edu/cobrediscovery/ . Salary will be commensurate with current NIH NRSA stipend levels. To apply, applicants should submit a statement of interest, C.V., and contact information for three professional references.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Carry out high-quality computational research on viral protein dynamics.
- Construct molecular models, integrating data from experimental sources.
- Perform molecular dynamics simulations and related calculations.
- Design, program, and execute hypothesis-driven analyses of molecular dynamics simulation trajectories.
- Work up scientific data for publication and prepare manuscripts.
- Attend national and/or international conferences to represent the lab and present results.
- Assist in preparation of grant proposals to support the research.
- Assists with special projects and performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Physics, Bioinformatics or a related field.
- Publication record demonstrating experience with molecular dynamics simulations.
- Fluency in a programming language commonly used to process molecular dynamics simulation trajectories and related numerical data, e.g. Tcl, Python, R, MATLAB.
- Experience with Linux and high-performance computing environments.
- Excellent written and oral English communications skills.
- Ability to work independently and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
- Willingness to train and mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
- Commitment to fostering a positive and supportive laboratory environment.
- Demonstrates an understanding and consideration of the differing needs and concerns of individuals with varying identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
- Committed to fostering a workplace culture of belonging, where diversity is celebrated, and equity is a core value.
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