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[Compbio-allhands] Fwd: Voelz lab seeking postdoctoral candidates
by Andrej Sali 26 Sep '11

26 Sep '11

Begin forwarded message: > From: Vincent Voelz <vvoelz(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Voelz lab seeking postdoctoral candidates > Date: September 26, 2011 9:42:50 AM PDT > To: Vincent Voelz <voelz(a)temple.edu> > > Dear colleagues: > > The Voelz lab is looking for potential postdoctoral candidates to join our new group at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. If you know of talented individuals interested in the development and application of new biomolecular simulation methods for prediction and design, please pass on our job announcement below. > > Thanks so much for your help, > > Dr. Vincent Voelz > voelz(a)temple.edu > > Assistant Professor of Chemistry > Temple University > http://voelzlab.org > > ---------------- > Postdoctoral position in biomolecular simulation at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA > > A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Vincent Voelz, Department of Chemistry at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. > > Our lab is developing new computational methods to design folding and binding properties of proteins and peptide mimetics. Projects include (1) developing Markov State Model (MSM) approaches for modeling the folding reaction and designing sequences for folding properties (2) simulation-based prediction and design of non-biological (e.g. peptoid) foldamers (3) multiscale fragment-based approaches for predicting binding affinities and specificities of protein-peptide interactions. > > Our lab benefits greatly from high-performance computing resources and collaborations available through the Institute for Computational Molecular Science (http://www.temple.edu/cst/icms) and inter-disciplinary collaborations through the new Moulder Center for Drug Discovery in the School of Pharmacy. > > More information at http://voelzlab.org > > Applicant should have a Ph.D in computational/physical chemistry, biophysics, chemical engineering, or related field, and a strong background in molecular simulation, physical chemistry, statistical mechanics of biomolecular systems, and/or computational biophysics. Relevant research experience may include: conformational sampling using molecular dynamics or Monte Carlo simulation, free energy estimation, methods for estimating protein-ligand affinities, protein structure prediction, forcefield development, multiscale modeling. > > Good programming skills are essential, as the applicant will be responsible for writing new simulation algorithms and extending existing code bases. Other relevant skills include: familiarity with simulation/modeling packages such as AMBER, GROMACS, OpenMM; Python scripting experience; familiarity with UNIX; experience with large-scale scientific computing. Experience with parallel computing and/or GPUs a plus. > > Start date: negotiable (early 2012) > Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience. > One-year appointment, with the option to extend contingent on satisfactory progress. > > To apply: Email a cover letter and your full CV (details of all academic degrees obtained, research skills and experience, publications, conference presentations) preferrably as a single PDF, along with 2-3 letters of recommendation, to Prof. Vincent Voelz (voelz(a)temple.edu) > -- Andrej Sali, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences Director, California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences at UCSF Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry University of California at San Francisco UCSF MC 2552 Byers Hall Room 503B 1700 4th Street San Francisco, CA 94158-2330, USA Tel +1 (415) 514-4227; Fax +1 (415) 514-4231 Assistant: Ms. Hilary Mahon, hilary(a)salilab.org, Tel +1 (415)514-4228; Lab +1 (415) 514-4233, 4258 Email sali(a)salilab.org; Web http://salilab.org

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[Compbio-allhands] Voelz lab seeking postdoctoral candidates
by Vincent Voelz 26 Sep '11

26 Sep '11

Dear colleagues: The Voelz lab is looking for potential postdoctoral candidates to join our new group at Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. If you know of talented individuals interested in the development and application of new biomolecular simulation methods for prediction and design, please pass on our job announcement below. Thanks so much for your help, Dr. Vincent Voelz voelz(a)temple.edu Assistant Professor of Chemistry Temple University http://voelzlab.org ---------------- Postdoctoral position in biomolecular simulation at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Vincent Voelz, Department of Chemistry at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. Our lab is developing new computational methods to design folding and binding properties of proteins and peptide mimetics. Projects include (1) developing Markov State Model (MSM) approaches for modeling the folding reaction and designing sequences for folding properties (2) simulation-based prediction and design of non-biological (e.g. peptoid) foldamers (3) multiscale fragment-based approaches for predicting binding affinities and specificities of protein-peptide interactions. Our lab benefits greatly from high-performance computing resources and collaborations available through the Institute for Computational Molecular Science (http://www.temple.edu/cst/icms) and inter-disciplinary collaborations through the new Moulder Center for Drug Discovery in the School of Pharmacy. More information at http://voelzlab.org Applicant should have a Ph.D in computational/physical chemistry, biophysics, chemical engineering, or related field, and a strong background in molecular simulation, physical chemistry, statistical mechanics of biomolecular systems, and/or computational biophysics. Relevant research experience may include: conformational sampling using molecular dynamics or Monte Carlo simulation, free energy estimation, methods for estimating protein-ligand affinities, protein structure prediction, forcefield development, multiscale modeling. Good programming skills are essential, as the applicant will be responsible for writing new simulation algorithms and extending existing code bases. Other relevant skills include: familiarity with simulation/modeling packages such as AMBER, GROMACS, OpenMM; Python scripting experience; familiarity with UNIX; experience with large-scale scientific computing. Experience with parallel computing and/or GPUs a plus. Start date: negotiable (early 2012) Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience. One-year appointment, with the option to extend contingent on satisfactory progress. To apply: Email a cover letter and your full CV (details of all academic degrees obtained, research skills and experience, publications, conference presentations) preferrably as a single PDF, along with 2-3 letters of recommendation, to Prof. Vincent Voelz (voelz(a)temple.edu)

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[Compbio-allhands] Fwd: IT Manager Position at J&J
by Andrej Sali 13 Sep '11

13 Sep '11

Begin forwarded message: > From: "Stephens, Susan [JRDUS]" <sstephens1(a)ITS.JNJ.COM> > Subject: IT Manager Position at J&J > Date: September 13, 2011 5:17:13 AM PDT > To: "Stephens, Susan [JRDUS]" <sstephens1(a)ITS.JNJ.COM> > > J&J is looking to hire an IT manager. > > The successful candidate will have proven experience in one or more of the following areas: > - Database technologies (RDBMS and /or document databases) > - Rich data analysis and/or visualization > - Modeling technologies > - Data Integration technologies (ETL, Semantic technologies, virtual datawarehousing) > - LIMS and/or eLN > - Search Technologies > > Please go to the following link to read the full job description and to apply: > https://jnjc.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=47197 > > Cheers, > > Susie > -- Andrej Sali, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences Director, California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences at UCSF Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry University of California at San Francisco UCSF MC 2552 Byers Hall Room 503B 1700 4th Street San Francisco, CA 94158-2330, USA Tel +1 (415) 514-4227; Fax +1 (415) 514-4231 Assistant: Ms. Hilary Mahon, hilary(a)salilab.org, Tel +1 (415)514-4228; Lab +1 (415) 514-4233, 4258 Email sali(a)salilab.org; Web http://salilab.org

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[Compbio-allhands] Fwd: Faculty Position. Biochemistry. University of Utah
by Andrej Sali 09 Sep '11

09 Sep '11

Begin forwarded message: > From: Linda VanOrden <linda(a)biochem.utah.edu> > Subject: Faculty Position. Biochemistry. University of Utah > Date: September 9, 2011 11:13:35 AM PDT > To: Linda VanOrden <linda(a)biochem.utah.edu> > Cc: Chris Hill <chris(a)biochem.utah.edu> > > Message sent on behalf of Chris Hill > > > Dear Colleague, > > The Department of Biochemistry at the University of Utah aims to hire five new tenure-track faculty members over the next few years. Our faculty is highly ranked for scholarship and we enjoy close interactions with colleagues in other School of Medicine departments as well as elsewhere on campus. A supportive, collaborative environment fosters creative science and our combined interdepartmental graduate programs in Biological Chemistry and Molecular Biology provide a good stream of outstanding students. While our emphasis is firmly on scientific excellence, we are fortunate to be located at the interface of a vibrant yet affordable city and pristine, accessible mountain wilderness. > > Our priorities for new faculty colleagues are scientific excellence and potential synergy with areas of strength in the Department and elsewhere on campus. Your research interests are among our target areas for a new faculty recruit. We hope that you will encourage especially talented postdoctorals in your lab, and other well-qualified candidates that you know, to apply to our open search via the web site: > > Department: http://medicine.utah.edu/biochemistry/ > Current Open Position: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/7839 > > Many Thanks and Best Wishes, > > > > Christopher P. Hill, D.Phil. > Department Co-Chair > Distinguished Professor > Dr. Leo T. and Barbara K. Samuels Presidential Endowed Chair > Department of Biochemistry > University of Utah School of Medicine > 15 N. Medical Drive East, Rm. 4100 EEJ > Salt Lake City > Utah 84112-5650 > Tel 801.585.5536 FAX 801.581-7959 > chris(a)biochem.utah.edu -- Andrej Sali, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences Director, California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences at UCSF Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry University of California at San Francisco UCSF MC 2552 Byers Hall Room 503B 1700 4th Street San Francisco, CA 94158-2330, USA Tel +1 (415) 514-4227; Fax +1 (415) 514-4231 Assistant: Ms. Hilary Mahon, hilary(a)salilab.org, Tel +1 (415)514-4228; Lab +1 (415) 514-4233, 4258 Email sali(a)salilab.org; Web http://salilab.org

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[Compbio-allhands] Fwd: Mobley lab seeking postdoctoral candidates you might know
by Andrej Sali 08 Sep '11

08 Sep '11

Begin forwarded message: > From: David Mobley <dlmobley(a)uno.edu> > Subject: Mobley lab seeking postdoctoral candidates you might know > Date: September 8, 2011 8:31:25 PM PDT > To: David Mobley <dlmobley(a)uno.edu> > > Dear Colleague, > > I need your help identifying potential candidates for a postdoctoral research position in my lab in the Department of Chemistry at the University of New Orleans. If you have suitable candidates with experience in molecular simulations and/or molecular modeling who might be interested, please pass on the below information. Thanks so much for your valuable time. > > Advertisement: I seek a postdoctoral candidate with experience in molecular simulations or molecular modeling to work on an exciting research project at the interface of chemistry, physics and biology. The research focuses on extending and applying molecular dynamics-based free energy methods for predicting binding between small molecules (such as potential pharmaceutical drugs) and protein receptors. For reference, see my published work in this area. An ideal candidate would have substantial background in molecular modeling, ideally including molecular dynamics simulations and/or Monte Carlo, including applications and methodology work. Experience with free energy techniques is also a plus. Interested applicants should send a cover letter plus a CV to dlmobley(a)uno.edu. Additionally, please have at least three letters of reference sent to the same address as well. All application materials should be received by Oct. 1, 2011. Prospective applicants are welcome to contact me for more information. The position will likely start in January, 2012. > > The University of New Orleans, and the New Orleans area, provide exciting opportunities for work in this area. In addition to the Mobley Lab at UNO, we maintain close contacts with Steve Rick's group, also in Chemistry at UNO, and Chris Summa's experiment/theory group in Computer Science. Both labs have interests in molecular simulations, free energy calculations, and statistical mechanics. We also interact with the groups of Hank Ashbaugh and Lawrence Pratt at Tulane University and a variety of experimental collaborators. > > Thank you so much. > > > > Sincerely, > > David Mobley > > Department of Chemistry > > University of New Orleans > > 504-383-3662 > > > -- > David Mobley > Assistant Professor > Department of Chemistry > University of New Orleans > dlmobley(a)uno.edu > ph. 504-383-3662 > fax 504-280-6860 > > -- Andrej Sali, Ph.D. Professor, Department of Bioengineering and Therapeutic Sciences Director, California Institute for Quantitative Biosciences at UCSF Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry University of California at San Francisco UCSF MC 2552 Byers Hall Room 503B 1700 4th Street San Francisco, CA 94158-2330, USA Tel +1 (415) 514-4227; Fax +1 (415) 514-4231 Assistant: Ms. Hilary Mahon, hilary(a)salilab.org, Tel +1 (415)514-4228; Lab +1 (415) 514-4233, 4258 Email sali(a)salilab.org; Web http://salilab.org

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[Compbio-allhands] Fwd: Carnegie Institution - Bioinformatics
by Hao Li 06 Sep '11

06 Sep '11

FYI --Hao -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Carnegie Institution - Bioinformatics Date: Tue, 6 Sep 2011 10:00:50 -0400 From: Christine Pratt <applicants(a)ciwemb.edu> To: Hao Li <haoli(a)genome.ucsf.edu> Dear Dr. Li, I write to call your attention to a research faculty level position now available at the Department of Embryology. Please encourage any qualified and interested individual you know of to apply. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Allan Spradling, Director Department of Embryology

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