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Job openings in the Simmerling lab

Several postdoctoral positions are currently available in the Simmerling lab. Research projects include the study of DNA damage recognition, protein folding, and development and validation of simulation methods and force fields for biomolecules.

Please apply online using the following link. Contact Prof. Simmerling by email prior to applying if you have any questions about the position. A sample job description for one of the positions is provided below.

http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/CampusJob.nsf/128a16a2349052cc85256b940073e22e/e0497b6040ba340d8525731e0058ea06?OpenDocument

if the above link does not work, try

http://naples.cc.sunysb.edu/Admin/CampusJob.nsf/Job%20By%20Ref?OpenView&Start=1&Count=60&Expand=6#6

and browse to the REF# WC-R-4241-07-07-S

Postdoctoral Position
Descriptive Title: Postdoctoral Associate (2 positions) REF#: WC-R-4241-07-07-S
Budget Title: same as above Research Foundation Professional Position
Department: Chemistry Campus: Stony Brook West Campus/HSC
Grade: E.89 Salary: Commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications: PhD in Chemistry or closely related field. Knowledge of computational structural biology, computer software Amber or other biomolecular simulation program, Linux operating system. Familiar with the biomolecular simulation software and excellent knowledge of structural biology and biophysics.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in using molecular dynamics simulations of biomolecular systems, particularly using the Amber simulation package. Use of methods for enhanced conformational sampling in complex systems in the condensed phase. Force field parameter development. Computer programming in FORTRAN and/or C. Experience with systems administration for UNIX operating systems.

Brief Description of Duties:
  • Development and application of molecular simulation tools to study biological problems.
  • Development and validation of new simulation methods and force field parameters for biomolecular systems.
  • Prepare and submit manuscripts for publication in scientific journals.
  • Oversee graduate and undergraduate students involved in the projects.

Special Notes: This is a full time position. The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. This is a FLSA exempt level position, that is, not eligible for overtime monies. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Application Procedure: Those interested in this position should submit CV/resume and letter of application with three professional references to:

Carlos Simmerling
Associate Professor
Center for Molecular Medicine Building, Room G81
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY 11794-5115
Fax: (631) 632-1555

Applications for this position must be received, as specified in the Application Procedure Section, no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Time on 09/15/2007, unless specifically noted otherwise in the Special Notes Section.

THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF SUNY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
IF YOU NEED A DISABILITY-RELATED ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES DEPARTMENT AT (631) 632-6161 OR THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT (631) 444-4700.
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Job Category: K) Postdoctoral Positions.
Posting Date: 07/22/2007















       

              








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