PRR Project

Summary

The hired researcher will conduct research in the field of theoretical and computational chemistry, with a focus on molecular modelling and simulation, creating synergies between chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, and molecular biology.The hired researcher should have a background in Chemistry or related areas with a strong expertise on the development and application of computational techniques that reveal molecular interactions, predict catalytic mechanisms of enzymes, assisting in the discovery of drugs, and predicting protein/ligand and membrane/ligand interactions.One of main research topics of research at BioISI focus on “Structure and Function of Biomolecules”. The hired researcher will cover the needs of the host institution (BioISI/DQB) in establishing interdisciplinary synergisms with several experimental groups, especially those more focused on the study of molecules, the interactions between them and the mechanisms that help to understand biological phenomena.Applicants are expected to be fully engaged in all the activities and duties associated with the position, including: (1) Conduct innovative, high-impact, internationally recognized research in computational biochemistry aligned with the above described goals; (2) Interact and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across campus to advance programs from early discovery to applied outputs; (3) Apply to competitive calls at the national/international level for securing external funding; (4) Publish research findings in leading scientific journals; (5) Perform advanced training, supervision and mentoring of graduate students; (6) Take active part in outreach activities.This profile will thus strengthen the structural biology component at both BioISI and DQB.