Dear all,

the Computational mOdelling of NanosCalE and bioPhysical sysTems – (CONCEPT) lab at the Italian Institute of Technology (Genova, Italy), Italy, invites applications for a Postdoc position in computational biophysics applied to nanomedicine:

https://iit.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=2200000F

The project is specifically about developing and applying computational techniques, especially classical molecular dynamics and enhanced sampling, for the in silico design of high affinity and selectivity protein binders.

The project will primarily involve the use and development of Molecular Dynamics and Monte Carlo based methods coupled with scoring functions to introduce and develop novel strategies for the design and optimisation of antibody fragments. The ideal candidate is expected to have a strong motivation in applying those computational techniques to problems of medical interest, while their prior knowledge is preferable but not mandatory. A PhD in Chemistry, Physics, or Engineering are required, as well as the knowledge of a programming and/or scripting language.

The CONCEPT lab is part of a multidisciplinary collaborative network composed by biologists, chemists, physicists, and engineers working towards speeding up the development of novel clinical protocols and new diagnostic devices by integrating computational and experimental techniques for the design of new nanotechnology solutions of problems of medical interest.

We offer a competitive salary and a range of benefits.

The application deadline is very close: 2 February 2022, while it is possible that it is extended, we invite interested candidates to register online apply directly to the institute portal here: https://iit.taleo.net/careersection/application.jss?lang=en&type=1&csNo=2&portal=101430233&reqNo=18203&isOnLogoutPage=true

For further information and application inquiries feel free write to:

Dr. Walter Rocchia Walter.Rocchia@iit.it

or visit:

https://www.iit.it/it/web/computational-modelling-of-nanoscale-and-biophysical-systems

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Walter Rocchia, PhD, Head

Computational mOdelling of NanosCalE and bioPhysical sysTems - CONCEPT Lab

ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI TECNOLOGIA

 Via Melen – 83, B Block, 16152 - Genova, Italy

Phone: +39 010 2897418