Skip to main content

This job has expired

Postdoctoral Research Associate | Natesan Laboratory

Employer
Washington State University
Location
BIOMEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES BLDG-WSU SPOKANE (PROPOSED)

View more

Position Type
Postdoc
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job location: BIOMEDICAL & HEALTH SCIENCES BLDG-WSU SPOKANE (PROPOSED)


Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2021-04-29
Req: R-798

Title:

306-NN - Postdoctoral Research Associate

Business Title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate | Natesan Laboratory

Additional Titles:

Location:

WSU SPOKANE CAMPUS

Employee Type:

Faculty (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:

Faculty - Academic - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:An NIH-funded postdoctoral research associate position is available immediately in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at Washington State University, Health Sciences Campus in Spokane, WA, with Dr. Senthil Natesan.The computational research will investigate the molecular recognition processes at the membrane interface: membrane-drug interactions and membrane-protein-drug interactions of GPCRs, ion channels, and integrins. The successful candidate will have extensive working experience in atomistic, coarse-grained MD simulations and enhanced sampling techniques (metadynamics), and in applying ligand-based and structure-based modeling techniques (molecular docking, pharmacophore-based virtual screening, and structure-activity relationships) demonstrated in publications.The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work in close collaboration with experimental structural biologists, pharmacologists, immunologists, drug metabolism and transport experts, and cancer biologists. More information on our current research interests can be found here: https://labs.wsu.edu/modeling-and-simulation-lab/

Required Qualifications:

  • A recent Ph.D. in computational chemistry/cheminformatics, computer-aided drug design, theoretical biophysics or biochemistry, or a closely related field.
  • Strong theoretical background in biophysics, statistical mechanics, medicinal chemistry, computation and biomolecular modeling (protein-ligand, and membrane-drug interactions).
  • Extensive working experience with at least one of the major biomolecular modeling packages (MOE, Schrodinger, Discovery Studio), expertise in using one or more of the MD simulation packages (NAMD, GROMACS, AMBER, and CHARMM).
  • Working experience in Linux OS high-performance computing environment, strong programming skills (C, C++, and/or Python); Experience in R and/or MATLAB is a plus.
  • Peer-reviewed research publications in protein-ligand modeling and simulations.
  • Strong motivation with a passion for science and the ability and desire to work both independently and in a team environment. Good oral and written communication skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in modeling GPCRs, GABAAR, and integrin αvβ3 simulations is a plus.
  • Knowledge and working experience in machine learning/deep learning.

Additional Information:

Area/College: College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Department Name: Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences | Natesan Laboratory
City, State, Zip: Spokane, WA, 99202-2131
Department Link: College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Monthly Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
FTE: 1.0
Tenure Track: No
Permanent/Temporary: Temporary
Temporary End Date: This a temporarily funded, one (1) year renewable appointment with a preferred start date of May 1, 2021. Subsequent renewals are subject to satisfactory performance, mutual consent, and available funding.

Screening Begin Date: April 22, 2021
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check.

Special instructions to Applicants: This position has been reposted and will remain open until filled, however, to ensure consideration, please submit your application as soon as possible.

As part of the recruitment process, please be prepared to submit the following documents:

1) a current curriculum vitae; and
2) a cover letter addressing your professional goals

Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application

The screening of application materials will begin on April 22, 2021, and continue until a suitable candidate has been identified.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

Organization

Working at Washington State University

Founded as the people’s university, WSU embraces its land-grant heritage, seeking to transform lives through education, research, and community engagement and service. The University has been delivering life-changing knowledge and discoveries to the state, region, nation, and the world for nearly 130 years. WSU enjoys productive partnerships with major industries in the state, including agribusiness, aerospace, health care, software, technology, and construction. The colleges at WSU Health Sciences Spokane have formed robust partnerships across the state of Washington, both with large medical centers and hospitals, as well as a variety of rural and community hospitals and clinics.

WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and online through the Global Campus. WSU also has research centers located throughout the state and extension offices in every county. Learn about WSU’s statewide reach.

WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research with nationally recognized academic programs, renowned professors, students who make a difference, and vibrant communities.

WSU offers staff and faculty a comprehensive benefits package as well as professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. Explore WSU’s benefits.

Review the application instructions for instructions and tips on using the WSU Jobs site and applying for jobs at WSU.

WSU is Washington’s land-grant university with campuses located statewide in Everett, Pullman, Spokane, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and online through the Global Campus. WSU also has research centers located throughout the state and extension offices in every county. Learn about WSU’s statewide reach.

WSU employees promote academic excellence and innovative research with nationally recognized academic programs, renowned professors, students who make a difference, and vibrant communities.

WSU offers staff and faculty a comprehensive benefits package as well as professional development and a host of work/life quality programs. Explore WSU’s benefits.

Review the application instructions for instructions and tips on using the WSU Jobs site and applying for jobs at WSU.

Diversity Profile: Washington State University

As a land-grant institution, diversity, equity, and inclusion serve as core values and beliefs of Washington State University (WSU). At the university, college, or department level, WSU is committed to fostering open, proactive dialogue to create a more inclusive culture at all its locations including the five physical campuses and its online Global Campus, as well as its 39 Extension offices, four research centers, and 25 small business development centers.

Core Belief

WSU is committed to achieving an ethical and socially just society for all. Instituting social change on a large scale begins at home with system-level policies that actively promote equity. The University is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout every aspect of its statewide system. We strive to create a climate that enables underrepresented students, faculty, and staff to thrive in communities that foster a sense of belonging in a culture of inclusion. The ultimate goal? Creation of institutional culture in which inclusion and equity are the norms, a model that helps move the world toward a place in which all people are treated with dignity and respect.

Core Value

Equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging. Promotion of an ethical and socially just society through an intentional commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

WSU’s core ideology can be found in its System Strategic Plan. 

WSU’s Student Body

WSU's student body statewide is ethnically diverse: 31 percent of our students are underrepresented minorities, and first-generation students represent nearly 33 percent of the total enrollment. About 15 percent of WSU students hail from outside the state of Washington and about 7 percent are international students. System-wide enrollment reached a record 31,607 students in fall 2019.

Associate Vice Provost for Inclusive Excellence Recently Announced

Dr. Lisa Guerrero was recently named associate vice provost for inclusive excellence. Guerrero has been an active advocate for diversity and inclusion since joining the WSU faculty in 2004. She is currently a professor of Comparative Ethnic Studies in WSU’s School of Languages, Cultures, and Race. She will maintain her faculty position, while serving as associate vice provost in a half-time appointment.

Dr. Guerrero will provide leadership to academic affairs in implementing WSU’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. She will help to identify and implement best practices and evidence-based approaches in faculty hiring, tenure and promotion, research support, faculty retention, teaching and mentoring, and curriculum planning. One of her first areas of responsibility will be to oversee the Racism and Social Inequality in the Americas faculty cluster hire program for Fall 2021.

Representative Affinity Groups

Representative affinity groups within the Washington State University system include the following:

WSU Resources and Offices

WSU Human Resource Services supports a climate of integrity and equity that actively reflects open, respectful dialog. Additional resources are available on the Human Resource Services website.

Company info
Mini-site
Washington State University

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert