[gmx-users] Immediate PhD Opening In Computational Structural Biology Of Membrane Proteins

[Marawan Hussien]

Immediate PhD Opening In Dr. Khaled Barakat’s Lab, Faculty OfPharmacy, University Of Alberta.

 

Specialization: Computational Structural Biology Of MembraneProteins

 

Term: 4 Years Fully Funded PhD Studentship

 

A four years fully funded PhD studentship is available immediatelyin the computational chemistry and drug discovery lab of Dr. Khaled Barakat atthe Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Alberta, Canada. Successfulapplicants will employ state-of-the-art computational techniques and highperformance computing facilities accessible to the lab to work on thestructural biology of membrane proteins.


 
Applicants should have good undergraduate record in a research richenvironment. They should also have strong communication skills, and an abilityto collaborate effectively. 


 
The following qualifications are essential:


 
1.            M.Sc. degree (or equivalenteg: first class honor) in chemistry, physics, or a related discipline (completedor near completion) as well as outstanding B.Sc. graduates (with a 3.5/4.0 orhigher GPA).

2.            Strong aptitudes and in depthpassion in physical chemistry and in mathematics.

3.            Interest in biochemistry,physiology, computer simulations.

4.            Familiarity with UNIX/Linuxoperating systems and python scripting.

5.            At least one first authorpublication in a closely related field.

6.            Familiarity withcomputational structural biology/bioinformatics techniques, such as homologymodeling, classical MD simulation, docking, etc.

7.            Experience with at least oneof the software packages for atomistic biological simulations, such as AMBER,NAMD, GROMACS is recommended.


Initial appointment will be for four years; this can be increased up to 5 yearsdepending on the availability of funding.


To apply for this position, please send your most updated CV and a briefstatement of research interests, along with the names and contact informationof at least two referees, to: Dr. Khaled Barakat (email: kbarakat at ualberta.ca)