Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

Dependent on experience and qualifications.

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr (Show on map)

Oct 23, 2024

Posting Information

Posting Details

Department	SOP-CICBDD - 452101
Posting Open Date	07/10/2023
Application Deadline
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Type	Postdoctoral Scholar
Position Title	Postdoctoral Research Associate
Vacancy ID	PDS003918
Full-time/Part-time	Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week	40
FTE	1
Work Location	Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	Dependent on experience and qualifications.
Proposed Start Date	08/01/2023
Estimated Duration of Appointment	12 Months

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit	The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of five health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School's Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/oe/strategic-plan/). Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world's most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.
Position Summary	Seeking a postdoc with the focus on the development and application of computational methods for drug discovery, including AI-assisted design of targeted DELs. The postdoc will provide a major contribution to collaborative translational projects in the Center for Integrative Chemical Biology and Drug Discovery ( CICBDD).
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	Ph.D. in physical/computational chemistry or related quantitative field (e.g., physics, mathematics, computer science) and 2+ years of post-doctoral academic experience.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	- Advanced knowledge of modern statistical modeling and machine learning methods. - Ability to prototype models in Python/C++, preferably, and communicate scientific results orally and in print. - Experience in physics, thermodynamics, molecular simulations, chemoinformatics and general molecular modeling will be highly appreciated. - Expected to have a broad interest in biomedical sciences and drug discovery. - Additional specific skills include simulation and modeling software (Gromacs, NAMD, Shrodinger suite), programming (other than C++ or Python).
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Knowledge and skills in data processing and curation, structure-based approaches would be a significant advantage.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Special Instructions	Apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/261077 with a cover letter, CV/resume and a list of at least three (3) professional references with their full contact information, For more information about the CICBDD in the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy: http://www.pharmacy.unc.edu/research/centers/center-for-intergative-chemical-biology-and-drug-discovery For information on UNC Postdoctoral Benefits and Services click here
Quick Link	https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/261077

Posting Contact Information

Department Contact Name and Title	Mac Balatico, HR Specialist
Department Contact Telephone or Email	mac.t.balatico@unc.edu
Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Equal Employment Opportunity office at (919) 966-3576 or send an email to equalopportunity@unc.edu. Please note: The Equal Employment Opportunity office will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement	The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.