BACKGROUND

This project, in Dr. Michal Brylinski's laboratory, investigates across-proteome protein-drug interaction networks to advance our understanding of binding promiscuity of drugs causing side effects. This position requires extensive knowledge of structural biology focusing on molecular interactions between organic compounds and target proteins. Furthermore, it requires high proficiency in computer and computational science, from writing efficient codes in C/C++ and Python languages to performing large scale calculations on modern supercomputers equipped with parallel accelerators (GPU and Xeon Phi).

RESPONSIBILITIES

75% Pursue an independent research project investigating across-proteome interaction networks linking drug compounds with their macromolecular targets.
15% Assist with training and supervision of graduate and undergraduate students.
10% Assist with general lab maintenance (software packages, websites, webservers, publicly available datasets, etc.).

REQUIREMENTS

PhD in Computational Biology, Biophysics or related field; three years research experience.

PREFERENCES

Experience in the development of scientific codes for computational biology, structure-based modeling of proteins and protein-ligand complexes.

LOCALE

Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana

COMPENSATION

Competitive

Benefits – LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption; training and development opportunities; employee discounts and more!

HOW TO APPLY

Quick link at ad URL: https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU/job/LSU---Baton-Rouge/Postdoctoral-Researcher_R00011919

DEADLINE

Open until filled

POLICY

LSU is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity/equal access employer.

Background Check – An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.