Job Information
Michigan State University(MSU) Research Associate-Fixed Term in East Lansing, Michigan
Position Summary
This is part of a NIH funded effort to reveal how plant natural products are transported, and how these small molecules can be applied to human health. The larger mission of the Vermaas laboratory is to study plant processes such as photosynthesis, cell wall biosynthesis, and specialized metabolite transport. These questions are key to solving sustainability challenges. With the ultimate goal of facilitating a robust bioeconomy, the Vermaas lab leverages computational methods such as atomistic or coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations with both classical and machine-learned force fields to study key questions around these topics. By using and developing these molecular simulation tools, the Vermaas lab seeks to create a molecular-level picture of these biological phenomena. The lab is looking for a postdoctoral scholar seeking to further their own career by collaborating in this space.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Biophysics, Plant Biology, Biochemistry
Minimum Requirements
- A PhD in Biophysics, Plant Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field
- A publication record commensurate with career stage and field
- An interest in applying physics-based computational approaches to study plant molecular simulation for sustainability and health applications
Desired Qualifications
Day to day, the expectation is that the researcher will be expected to learn or have prior experience with a programming language such as python, Unix-based operating systems such as MacOS or Linux. These tools are essential to set up, carry out, and analyze molecular simulation trajectories, and to interact with high performance computing environments. Thus, previous experience with these tools is beneficial but not essential:
- Python libraries like Numpy, Scipy, and Matplotlib
- A programmable molecular viewer such as VMD
- Simulation engines such as NAMD or GROMACS
- Basic familiarity with the linux terminal
Required Application Materials
CV, at least three (3) letters of reference
Review of Applications Begins On
06/20/2024
Website
https://prl.natsci.msu.edu/
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.
