Synopsis: ORNL Post-doc in Computational Biophysics, Biomolecular 
Simulations (ORNL08-30-CSD)

Date: 18-Jul-2008

JOB DESCRIPTION
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) invites applications for 
Postdoctoral Associate (with potential eligibility for future staff-level 
positions) to conduct research in the area of computational biochemistry/biophysics. 
ORNL (http://www.ornl.gov/) is a world renowned institution for pioneering 
research and is the home of National Center for Computational Sciences 
(NCCS; http://nccs.gov/). NCCS currently has one of the fastest 
supercomputers in the world, soon to become one of the first petaFLOP 
supercomputers. 

A combination of new algorithms and petaFLOP supercomputer is being used 
to address challenging problems in molecular biophysics by investigating 
various aspects of biomolecules, including their structure, folding, 
dynamics and functions. We are currently using biomolecular simulations 
to study a variety of enzyme molecules to understand the various factors 
that lead to enzyme rate-enhancement. A post-doctoral position is 
immediately available, to work on challenging problems in molecular 
biochemistry and biophysics. 

Responsibilities: The post-doctoral research associate will work with
molecular biophysicists and computational biologists on biomolecular
simulations of enzyme catalysis and focus on understanding the role of
various factors, including intrinsic protein dynamics, in enzyme function.
See http://www.vigyaancd.org/pratul/ for more information.

Requirements and Desired skills: A Ph.D. in computational biology/
chemistry or related fields. Experience with classical MD/QM-MM codes
for generation of free energy profiles is required. Some programming 
experience in Fortran/C/C++ and familiarity with biomolecular simulations
code is also desired.

Note: U.S. citizenship is not required for this position.

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS
Dr. Pratul K. Agarwal at agarwalpk+/-ornl.gov. Please use the code BIOSIM 
in the subject line of your e-mail.   

HOW TO APPLY
Qualified applicants may apply online at https://www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST/.
All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online 
application. All applications must be received by January 31st, 2007. 
For complete instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions 
at http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm. 
When applying for this position, please reference the position title 
and number. This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postdoctoral 
Research Associates Program and is administered by Oak Ridge Associated 
Universities (ORAU). This appointment is open to all qualified U.S. 
and non-U.S. citizens without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, 
national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a 
Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran.

 HOW TO APPLY
Qualified applicants may apply online at https://www2.orau.gov/ORNL_POST/.
All applicants will need to register before they can begin the online 
application. All applications must be received by January 31st, 2007. 
For complete instructions, on how to apply, please see the instructions 
at http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/ornl/ornl-pdpm/application.htm. 
When applying for this position, please reference the position title 
and number. This appointment is offered through the ORNL Postdoctoral 
Research Associates Program and is administered by Oak Ridge Associated 
Universities (ORAU). This appointment is open to all qualified U.S. 
and non-U.S. citizens without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, 
national origin, physical or mental disability, or status as a 
Vietnam-era veteran or disabled veteran.