Computational Medicinal Chemistry Postdoctoral Position

A computational medicinal chemistry postdoctoral position is available
immediately in the Department of Medicinal Chemistry, School of Pharmacy,
University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS, 38655, in the research group of
Prof. Robert J. Doerksen.

Job Responsibilities

The research project is to study protein-ligand interactions using
computational methods including protein modeling, docking, molecular
dynamics, and ab initio molecular dynamics.

Qualifications/Skills

Candidates should have a computational PhD with specialization in medicinal
chemistry, chemistry, biology, biophysics or related fields and an
outstanding publication record. They should have prior experience in
simulations of biomolecules and practical knowledge of and experience
using current simulation techniques, including ab initio molecular
dynamics. They should also have excellent scripting skills; supercomputing
experience; proficiency with UNIX/Linux operating system and system
administration experience. Candidates must have good communication skills.

Application Procedure

The position is available immediately. The appointment will be for one
year, with extension possible upon mutual agreement and continued funding.
Applications must be submitted through the University of Mississippi's
online employment site at: jobs.olemiss.edu.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and CV and arrange to
have 3 letters of recommendation sent by email to Dr. Robert Doerksen at
rjd*olemiss.edu. Applications will be considered until the position is
filled.

About the location:

Oxford, MS, literary town famous as home to William Faulkner and John
Grisham, is peaceful, inexpensive and safe. It is in northern Mississippi
and about an hour from the major city of Memphis, TN. Memphis International
Airport (MEM) has direct flights to Amsterdam and is a Northwest Airlines
hub.

The University of Mississippi is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section
504/ADA/ADEA Employer.