RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will further develop a method (EPPIC, Evolutionary Protein Protein Interface Classifier) that we have created for computationally distinguishing biologically relevant interfaces from lattice contacts in macromolecular crystal structures. The candidate is expected to explore novel aspects of the method in order to improve its applicability and usefulness for the structural biology community. This will involve implementing new approaches at the algorithmic level, extending the current software and exploring novel applications. The position is based at the PSI Biomolecular Research Laboratory, which is equipped with state-of-the-art computing and experimental facilities and provides a vibrant scientific environment in structural biology with many opportunities for interaction with experimental researchers.

Link to our team web page:
http://www.psi.ch/lbr/capitani_-guido

REQUIREMENTS

The successful candidate should hold a PhD degree in bioinformatics, computational biology or structural biology and possess experience in structural bioinformatics and scientific programming. Good communication skills in English are necessary as is the readiness to work in a team-oriented way and to interact within a multidisciplinary environment.

PREFERENCES

Experience in Java as well as in standard software engineering practices.

LOCALE

Paul Scherrer Institut, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

HOW TO APPLY

Online at: http://www.psi.ch/pa/offenestellen/0319-1