DESCRIPTION

The Computational Systems Biology Lab, University of Georgia is seeking for
applications for two postdoctoral positions in (1) simulation of protein
complexes and enzymatic activities, and (2) plant bioinformatics

1. Simulation of protein complexes and enzymatic activities: the project is to
study the degradation of polysaccharides into glucose. The successful
candidate will perform large-scale molecular dynamics simulations to study the
degradation process.

2. Plant bioinformatics: The project is to study biological pathways and
regulation of syntheses of (hemi)cellulose in plants. The successful candidate
will carry out bioinformatic studies to identify genes involved in such
synthesis processes and build detailed biochemical and regulatory pathways.

For position (1), a Ph.D. in computational chemistry, biophyics or related
fields, with strong background in molecular dynamics simulations, is required.
Experience in molecular modeling of biological systems, quantum chemistry, and
knowledge of carbohydrate chemistry will be a big plus. For position (2), a
Ph.D. in biochemistry, biology, bioinformatics or related fields, with strong
background in plant cell walls, is preferred. For both positions, the
candidate is expected to have strong programming skills.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should send an updated CV and a letter of application by
email to Professor Ying Xu (via Ms. Joan Yantko) (jy[at]uga.edu).