New Jersey Institute of Technology · 1 month ago
Post Doctoral Research Associate
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$62K/yr - $62K/yrNew Jersey Institute of Technology is seeking a Post Doctoral Research Associate to work on the self-assembly of amphipathic peptides into supramolecular structures. The successful candidate will focus on the computational aspects of the project and collaborate with experimentalists while utilizing state-of-the-art supercomputers and simulation techniques.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Investigate the self-assembly process by which amphipathic peptides form supramolecular structures in solution and at water-lipid interfaces
Carry out the computational part of the project while experiments will be performed by our collaborator (Prof. Bradley Nilsson) at the University of Rochester
Use state-of-the-art simulations, theory, and Machine Learning in their investigation; make high-quality figures; write papers; and assist in the submission of proposals
Assist in the organization of meetings with collaborators, and attend conferences
Qualification
Required
A good understanding of computer simulations (e.g., molecular dynamics, all-atom simulations, coarse-grained models, and enhanced sampling methods) proven through the publication of scientific articles
Knowledge of protein aggregation, and protein-membrane interactions is also desired
Clear oral communication with proven experience in writing scientific papers
Basic knowledge of the Linux operational system including script writing
At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the university, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position
Preferred
While knowledge of specific software packages is not required, our group uses mainly GROMACS to perform simulations, VMD to visualize atomic structures, and Xmgrace/python to plot scientific data
The candidate is expected to learn how to use GROMACS as they join our group
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits NJIT offers for this position
Company
New Jersey Institute of Technology
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.99MKey Investors
National Science FoundationU.S. Department of EducationU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2023-10-09Grant· $6M
2023-01-18Grant· $1.3M
2022-08-29Grant· $1.17M
Leadership Team
Joyoung Lee
Associate Professor
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