Applications are invited for postdoctoral positions in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics at the University of Arizona. The initial appointment will be for one year with reappointment for a second year by mutual agreement. Research interests focus on theoretical and computational understanding of conformational dynamics associated with biological functions, especially:

1. Effect of crystal packing on protein structure and dynamics.
2. Simulation of evolution process of protein architecture

Ideal candidates would have a strong background in computational or theoretical biological physics, biophysics, chemistry, structural biology, structural bioinformatics or related disciplines. Experience in molecular modeling and simulation of biological systems, programming skills, familiarity with UNIX/Linux operating system are highly desirable but not necessary.

Applicants should submit inquiries or applications (a current CV with a publication list, description of research experience and interests, and names of three references) by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

Theoretical and computational study of biological molecules:

Our aim is to develop theoretical frameworks to describe the biological functions in terms of statistical physics, and use computational approach to simulate real biological systems. Biological molecules, such as protein and DNA, achieve their functions through functional motions. Those motions of course follow the law of physics, however each molecule has been designed through evolution to perform a unique function. Our research focuses on the role of conformational dynamics of biological molecules on their functions. Using computation, we can simulate how the molecules are actually moving.