Post Doctoral Associate

4 weeks ago

Coral Gables, United States University of Miami Full time

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 The Luque Lab is searching for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Biology interested in contributing to an innovative project combining structural virology, multi-scale modeling, and environmental virology. The ideal candidate will contribute as a computational biophysicist to a cross-functional project predicting the physical properties of uncultured viruses. The Luque lab has recently established an interdisciplinary method combining theoretical biophysics, mathematical modeling, machine learning, bioinformatics, and metagenomic sequencing that predicts thecapsid architecture of uncultured viruses obtained from environmental samples. The postdoc will contribute to the development and application of new coarse-grained modeling approach that will predict the mechanical stability and the assembly and disassembly conditions of uncultured viral capsids.

The ideal candidate will have a background in computational biophysics, molecular dynamics, coarse-graine modeling, and experience applying these methods to investigate molecular aspects of viruses. Other essential qualifications are a background in statistical learningmethods, a strong work ethic, the ability to work in a multidisciplinary and collaborative group, and a track record of publications.The candidate must also be willing to mentor students.Previous experience in structural bioinformatics, metagenomics, structural virology, and phage biology isdesirable but not required.

The Postdoctoral Associate will have opportunities for career growth by collaborating with multiple research groups, attending meetings, and through institutional access to career development platforms at the University of Miami. 

This is a two-year position with the possibility of a third-year renewal if funds for the project are available. The start date is flexible, but an ideal candidate would begin in Spring 2024.

Please include your CV (including contact information for three references)and a cover letter explaining your fit for this position.

Education Requirements (Essential Requirements):

Doctoral degree or equivalent in their specialty.

Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements):

No work experience is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have excellent communication skills, oral and written. Must be detail oriented. Must have a strong background in computational biophysics.



The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A9

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