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Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Chemistry, Multiscale Modeling, QM/MM and Machine Learning Syracuse University in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Machine Learning
Funding
Full-time postdoctoral position at Syracuse University with a salary range of $62,400-$67,400. Initial appointment is for 1 year and renewable by mutual agreement based on annual performance review and funding availability. The postdoc will have access to ACompChemLab resources and support from Dr. Acharya for career development and independent funding applications.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United States
University
Syracuse University
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About this position
Syracuse University’s ACompChemLab is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Chemistry focused on multiscale modeling, QM/MM, molecular dynamics, and machine learning for biosystems. The position is based in the Acharya group at Syracuse University and involves studying complex biological systems such as bacteria, viruses, and light-sensitive proteins, with emphasis on native protein, lipid, and sugar environments.
The successful candidate will work on preparing biochemical systems in native environments, running equilibrium and non-equilibrium MD simulations, performing free-energy calculations, setting up electronic structure and multiscale QM/MM calculations, building databases for ML models, developing models for electronic properties, and carrying out network analysis related to allosteric processes. The role also includes helping other students, preparing presentations, publishing peer-reviewed papers, and presenting at conferences.
Eligibility highlights: Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field; experience in electronic structure theory, QM/MM and/or MD simulations; machine learning in a biochemical context; coding/scripting (Python, Tcl); familiarity with at least one MD package (NAMD, AMBER, CHARMM, GROMACS, etc.); experience with biochemical/biophysical systems; Python ML/data science libraries; and molecular visualization tools such as VMD, PyMOL, or UCSF Chimera.
Funding: Full-time postdoc with a salary range of $62,400-$67,400. The initial appointment is for one year and may be renewed depending on performance and funding availability. Dr. Acharya also indicates support for career development and efforts to secure independent research funding.
How to apply: Submit the online application through Syracuse University’s employment site. Attach a CV, cover letter, and three references. The posting is open until filled, so early application is advisable.
Research keywords: computational chemistry, multiscale modeling, QM/MM, molecular dynamics, machine learning, biophysical chemistry, allostery, free-energy calculations, electronic structure, biosystems.
Funding details
Full-time postdoctoral position at Syracuse University with a salary range of $62,400-$67,400. Initial appointment is for 1 year and renewable by mutual agreement based on annual performance review and funding availability. The postdoc will have access to ACompChemLab resources and support from Dr. Acharya for career development and independent funding applications.
What's required
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related subject. Experience in electronic structure theory, QM/MM simulations and/or molecular dynamics simulations is required, along with experience building machine learning models in a biochemical context. Candidates should have coding and scripting skills (e.g. Python, Tcl), familiarity with at least one molecular dynamics package (e.g. NAMD, AMBER, CHARMM, GROMACS), experience with biochemical/biophysical systems, strong knowledge of Python libraries for machine learning and data science, experience with at least one molecular visualization package (e.g. VMD, PyMOL, UCSF Chimera), and the ability to work independently.
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United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Virology
Metabolic Biology
Transport Phenomena
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