Positions are available at the University of Texas at Houston, in the area
of biomolecular modeling, drug discovery, and analysis of structure-function 
relationship.  Our research is conducted in an inter-disciplinary 
environment, with many on-going collaborations with chemists, structural 
biologists and biologists.  We have access to large computing facilities 
and use state-of-the-art simulation tools.

The ideal candidate for the Ph.D. positions will have completed his/her 
Masters or equivalent degree in chemistry, (bio)physics, biochemistry, 
structural biology, biotechnology, biology, or related disciplines.  
Experience in programming and scripting would be beneficial.  Strong oral 
and written English skills are essential.  Stipend and tuition may be 
covered.

The ideal candidate for the post-doctoral positions will have a Ph.D. in
chemistry, biochemistry, physics or related field, and demonstrable 
experience in two or more of these areas:  molecular dynamics simulations 
in biomolecular systems, statistical mechanics, enzymatic reactions, 
protein modeling, structural biology, computer-aided drug discovery 
(ligand- or structure-based).  Programming and scripting abilities are 
required, as fluency in oral and written English.  Previous experience 
with modeling/simulation packages and/or chemoinformatics tools could be 
beneficial. Appointments are available for 1 year, renewable upon mutual 
agreement.  

The University of Texas at Houston is within the Texas Medical Center, 
which is the largest medical district in the world.  Houston has a very 
affordable housing and general cost of living, and is very well connected 
with US and the rest of the world.

Starting date is negotiable.  Interested candidates should submit a cover 
letter, detailed CV with publication list, a brief description of research 
interests, and contact information for three references.  Applications 
(in PDF or PS format) and inquires of any sort should be sent by e-mail 
only to Claudio.N.Cavasotto#,#uth.tmc.edu.

Claudio Cavasotto, Ph.D.
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
7000 Fannin, Ste. 860B
Houston, TX 77030
United States