Post-doc position in computational structural biology Positions A one year post-doc position is available within the Computational Structural Biolgy group, part of the NMR group at the Bijvoet Center for Biomecular Research, Faculty of Science / Chemistry at Utrecht University. Description of the Research group Research within the computational structural biology group focuses on the development of reliable bioinformatics and computational approaches to predict, model and dissect biomolecular interactions at atomic level. For this, bioinformatics data, structural information and available biochemical or biophysical experimental data are combined to drive the modelling process. This is implemented and further developed in the widely used HADDOCK software for the modelling of biomolecular complexes (http://haddock.science.uu.nl). By following a holistic approach integrating various experimental information sources with computational structural biology methods we aim at obtaining a comprehensive description of the structural and dynamic landscape of complex biomolecular machines, adding the structural dimension to interaction networks and opening the route to systematic and genome-wide studies of biomolecular interactions. Job description You will be part of the team working on predicting, modelling and understanding biomolecular interactions. The successful candidate will be expected to work on the modelling and dissection of interaction pathways in order to add the structural dimension to them. The position is funded for one year, with as latest starting date September 1st, 2012. During that year the candidate is expected to apply for funding to extend his/her position. Qualifications You should have a Ph.D. degree in chemistry, physics, bioinformatics, computational biology or a related field. The successful candidate should (a) possess a strong research background in theory and modelling of biomolecular systems/structures, (b) have experience with Linux and programming skills (python is a plus), and (c) is expected to show initiative and be able to work independently. Salary The gross salary ranges between euros 2861,- and maximum euros 3193,- per month. Conditions of employment The candidate is offered a full-time position for one year. The salary is supplemented with a holiday bonus of 8% and an end-of-year bonus of 8,3% per year. In addition we offer: a pension scheme, a partially paid parental leave, flexible employment conditions. Conditions are based on the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities. Application The deadline for applying is May 31st. Applicants should send their CV together with a motivation letter and contact information of two references to Dr. Alexandre M.J.J. Bonvin (see contact address below). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Alexandre M.J.J Bonvin | Professor of Computational Structural Biology Faculty of Science, Utrecht University, Padualaan 8, 3584 CH Utrecht, the Netherlands Phone: +31-30-2533859 | Fax: +31-30-2537623 Email: a.m.j.j.bonvin@uu.nl | http://www.nmr.chem.uu.nl/~abonvin --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- EU e-Infrastructure WeNMR project coordinator | www.wenmr.eu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------