A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is currently available in the 
laboratory of Jose Medina-Franco, Ph.D., Assistant Member at Torrey
Pines Institute for Molecular Studies (TPIMS), in the area of
computer-aided drug design and chemoinformatics.  The research is
conducted in an inter-disciplinary environment with several ongoing
collaborations with experimental groups.  Job responsibilities for 
this position include docking simulations of active compounds and 
structure-based and similarity-based virtual screening of compound 
databases.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in Chemistry or related field and experience
in two or more of the following areas: docking, homology modeling, 
molecular dynamics, structure-based virtual screening, pharmacophore 
modeling, QSAR, and chemoinformatics.  Experience with molecular modeling
packages is required.  Programming and scripting abilities and/or 
experience with programs like MatLab is highly desirable.  Knowledge of 
chemoinformatics tools is a plus. 

TPIMS provides a unique and supportive environment, emphasizing diverse 
training opportunities in a state-of-the-art facility encompassing both 
academic and industrial experience. Postdoctoral Research Fellows are 
trained and mentored directly by the Principal Investigator.  TPIMS 
offers a competitive benefits package, as well as the outstanding benefits
of life on the Treasure Coast of Florida. 

TPIMS is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies is a 501(c)(3) research 
center dedicated to conducting basic biomedical research for the 
discovery of vaccines, treatments and cures for leading causes of 
human disease and suffering, including multiple sclerosis, cancer, 
heart disease, diabetes, infectious diseases, pain and inflammation. 

For additional information, please access the website at www.tpims.org.

To apply for this position, please email your curriculum vitae and cover 
letter with contact information for three references to 
Dr. Jose Medina-Franco at jmedina-,-tpims.org.