1. Postdoctoral Research Associate, University of Liverpool
£31,020 - £31,948 pa
Faculty of Science and Engineering, School of Physical Sciences, Department of Chemistry
Location: Liverpool City Centre
Ref: R-580533/WWW
Closing date for receipt of applications: 5 October 2012
Joining a team of five postdoctoral researchers to develop a lead candidate compound, you will form part of a joint collaborative programme between the Departments of Chemistry and Pharmacology in a programme funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC). You should have a MChem degree and a PhD (or about to be obtained) in molecular modelling or closely related area.
The project involves the rational design, via molecular modelling, of novel analgesic compounds and will focus on exploring the structure activity relationships of molecules, their isosteres and optimising pharmacokinetic properties. Crucial to the vision is the use of molecular modelling to lead laboratory synthesis and testing to achieve compounds that are fit for purpose. The post is available for 12 months in the first instance.
Dr Neil Berry
Department of Chemistry
University of Liverpool
Liverpool
L69 7ZD
Tel: +44(0)151 794 3877
Fax: +44(0)151 794 3588
2. Senior Software Developer, Lhasa Limited
There is more than one post on offer. There is no set closing date at the moment – but applications to be made as soon as possible.
Anyone interested in the job should contact my colleague Menaz Tabassum, who is responsible for recruitment here at Lhasa. Menaz’s email address is:-
(please see attachment for details)
3. Postdoc position on Computational Protein Design at LAAS-CNRS, Toulouse, France
The Robotics and Interactions group at LAAS-CNRS (Toulouse, France) is seeking for a postdoctoral researcher to work in an interdisciplinary project on Computational Protein Design. The project, ProtiCAD, is funded by the French National Research Agency (ANR). It involves three research groups with expertise in computer science / robotics, computational biology and enzyme engineering, and a start-up company. The work will mainly involve the development of algorithms to efficiently explore very large state-spaces, which correspond to different sequences and conformations of a protein.
Candidates should have strong background in search algorithms and combinatorial optimization methods, as well as excellent programming skills.
Research will be carried in close collaboration with people in the other laboratories; therefore, applicants should enjoy teamwork and have very good communication skills.
Good English level is mandatory and notions of French would be a plus.
Toulouse is a beautiful, dynamic and safe city situated in the South West of France, within only 1.5 hour drive from the Pyrenees and the Mediterranean Sea. Toulouse offers outstanding opportunities for culture, entertainment and outdoor activities.
The position is available from December 2012, for a duration of up to two years.
Applications, including a CV, a cover letter and contact information of at least two references, should be sent by email to Juan Cortés (
juan.cortes@laas.fr) with subject: "ProtiCAD postdoc application".
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Dr Elizabeth Yuriev
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Action
Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences
Monash University (Parkville Campus)
381 Royal Parade, Parkville VIC 3052, Australia
Tel: Int +61 3 9903 9611, Fax: +61 3 9903 9143