Immediate opening for a postdoctoral research associate 
in the area of molecular dynamics simulations is available 
in the Department of Chemistry at The University of Texas at San Antonio. 
Research will be performed under the supervision of Prof. Orkid Coskuner
 (http://www.utsa.edu/chem/coskuner-weber.html). Research will be directed
 towards the development and application of computational techniques (QM/MM,
 ab initio molecular dynamics simulations, classical molecular dynamics 
simulations, advanced sampling methods etc.) to study the molecular
 mechanism of protein folding, mis-folding, aggregation in aqueous 
solution.

Requirements:
1)PhD degree in chemistry, biophysics or related field.
2)Expert knowledge of molecular dynamics simulations.
3)Excellence in the analysis of protein structures.
4)Sufficient programming skills to accelerate workflow and 
  implement new methodologies.
5)Demonstrated proficiency in using computers, computer clusters 
  and supercomputer centers, and being able to prepare, run, 
  and analyze simulations and calculations independently.
6)Good analytical skills and working respectfully and effectively 
  in a team environment.
7)Strong background in molecular dynamics simulations and 
  computational chemistry.
8)Desire to communicate with our collaborators at the 
  National Institute of Standards and Technology, Rice University, 
  UTHSCSA, National Institutes of Health, and UTSA , who perform 
  experimental studies. 

Desired Skills:
1)Familiar with compiled and interpreted scripting languages.
2)Experience with parallel computing on supercomputer centers.
3)Experience in quantum chemical calculations.
4)Experience with tight binding semiempirical simulations.

UTSA is located in San Antonio, which is the seventh largest city in the 
United States and is a rapidly growing, non-profit research, undergraduate 
and graduate institution. Application from women and members of minority 
groups are encouraged to apply. Initial appointment is for a year and is
 renewable for additional years depending upon satisfactory performance 
and funding.

  
Interested applicants should send a curriculum vita, copies of their 
published papers, and names of three references via email to 
Prof. Orkid Coskuner, 
University of Texas at San Antonio, Department of Chemistry, 
One UTSA Dr.,
San Antonio, Texas

Email: orkid.coskuner * utsa.edu (email is preferred).