Position Overview The University of Kansas Computational Chemical Biology Core facility provides computational resources and expertise to enhance the productivity of researchers studying infectious diseases. This position is responsible for performing a variety of computational tasks including docking, virtual screening, molecular modeling, cheminformatics, molecular dynamic simulations, and other associated computational approaches for clients of the Computational Chemical Biology (CCB) Core facility.
Job Description Perform Computational Chemical Biology Services for Client Projects (80%) Execute client requested computational chemical biology simulations and analyses. Generate and provide professional project reports of services provided with associated data files to meet the client documentation needs with a commitment to the highest standards of scientific quality and ethics. Coordinate and train clients and associated personnel on the use of computational chemical biology hardware and software. Maintain a record of time spent working on each project. Administration of CCB Core infrastructure (10%)
Assist with the maintenance of CCB laboratory infrastructure and software environment. Scientific Research (10%)
Participate in meetings, presentations, and conferences relevant to CCB services and research at the local and regional levels. Position Requirements Job Location: On Site: Structural Biology Center
Required Qualifications Ph.D. in Chemistry, Biology, or related discipline and strong computational background or a M.S. and 3 years of experience in computational biology. Familiarity with molecular modeling software and applications. Excellent written communication skills, as evidenced in application materials. Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills as evidenced during the interview process. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge and experience with molecular dynamics simulations and analyses, cheminformatics, medicinal chemistry, and/or deep learning approaches. Publications in peer-reviewed journals, proceedings, or books in subjects relevant to the CCB lab or chemical biology research. Additional Candidate Instructions A complete application will include a cover letter and a resume. Apply online and submit a letter describing your qualifications for this position. Only complete applications will be considered.
Review of applications begins on February 26, 2024 and continues as needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants. To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date.
Contact Information to Applicants Shelley Sandberg;
Advertised Salary Range $50,000 - $60,000
Work Schedule M-F; 40 hrs per week
Application Review Begins Monday February 26, 2024
Anticipated Start Date Monday March 4, 2024
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Posting Information Posting ID: 27112BR Department: Molecular Biosciences Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus Assignment: On-Site Reg/Temp: Regular Employee Class: U-Unclassified Professional Staff Review Begins: 26-Feb-2024
