Applications are invited for a PhD position in the area of computational 
chemistry, focused on computational modeling of biological and materials 
systems. Available research projects are related to development and 
application of computational chemistry methods & models focused on design 
of molecules with high-affinity target binding or nucleic acids in biology 
and nanotechnology applications. The computational chemistry methods used 
and developed include classical molecular dynamics simulations, multiscale 
modeling (quantum, atomistic, coarse-grained), machine learning.

Potential candidates should be highly motivated, and committed to 
professional development, scientific excellence, and productivity. Preferred 
backgrounds include knowledge in programming (python and other programming 
languages), machine learning, biochemistry, physical chemistry, chemical 
engineering. 

The research will be conducted in the group of Dr. Lela Vukovic 
(http://utminers.utep.edu/lvukovic/index.html) in the Department of 
Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). 
UTEP, a member of the University of Texas System, is designated as an R1 
university (very high research activity) by the Carnegie Classification of 
Institutions of Higher Education. El Paso is a highly livable, bicultural 
community of 800,000 people, with low cost of living and affordable and 
attractive neighborhoods. It is one of the safest large cities in the United 
States. With more than 300 days of sunshine and a mountain range within 
the city, El Paso residents enjoy outdoor activities year-round. 

Interested candidates should e-mail their CV to: lvukovic,+,utep.edu