Postdoctoral Positions

Applications are invited for postdoctoral positions starting January 2006 or later in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics at the University of Arizona. The initial appointment will be for one year with reappointment for a second year by mutual agreement.

Research interests focus on theoretical and computational understanding of conformational dynamics associated with biological functions, especially:

1. Inter- and intra- molecular electron/proton transfer reactions in protein and DNA/RNA molecules
2. Prediction of protein function through consideration of dynamical property
3. Simulation of evolution process to understand protein architecture

Ideal candidates would have a strong background in computational or theoretical biological physics, biophysics, chemistry, structural biology or related disciplines. Experience in molecular modeling and simulation of biological systems, advanced programming skills (C, Fortran, Perl), familiarity with UNIX/Linux operating system are highly desirable but not necessary.

Applicants should submit inquiries or applications (a current CV with a publication list, description of research experience and interests, and names of three references) by email to omiyashita@ucsd.edu

Osamu Miyashita
University of Arizona
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics