Posted on behalf of Prof. Ren Wei and Jeffrey Reimers. ****************************
*Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Quantum Refinement of Protein X-ray Crystallographic Structures and related work in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Biomaterials, Chemistry, and Soft Condensed Matter* Shanghai University (http://www.shu.edu.cn) is seeking multiple outstanding postdoctoral researchers to be part of the newly created International Centre for Quantum and Molecular Structure (ICQMS). Parallel Adjoint Appointments at The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) ( http://www.uts.edu.au/about/faculty-science/physics-and-advanced-materials), Department of Mathematical and Physical Sciences, will also be available. Most available positions relate to the core project of ICQMS: the development of codes for automatic quantum refinement of protein crystallographic structures. For these positions, previous experience at the PhD or post-doctoral level in the simulation of protein structure is essential. This could involve mastering of quantum-chemical software, molecular dynamics methods, statistical mechanics theories, or protein structure refinement. Positions are available for both software users and methods developers. ICQMS also has a wider view, considering the determination of protein function and spectroscopy, especially for photosynthetic proteins, understanding the effects of solvation and environment on molecular properties, quantum dynamics and coherence in proteins, understanding order/disorder transitions, the fundamental role played by entropy in controlling protein structure, the properties of biomaterials such as cement, general self-assembly processes such as organic self-assembled monolayer formation and properties, and the properties of bulk materials. A position is also available concerning the development and application for GPUs of Hartree-Fock theory or Density-Functional Theory or molecular dynamics. All positions require a PhD in Chemical Physics, Quantum Chemistry, Computational Biochemistry, Crystallography, or related disciplines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English are essential. Proven independence is also essential. Candidates that have contributed to scientific-community activities and/or teaching innovation will be considered favourably, as will those that have contributed independently to multidisciplinary team projects. Shanghai University is a well funded, internationally connected, rapidly raising University with a strong profile in Material Science, and indeed under the direction of University President Prof. H. J. Luo is a central player in the extensive Chinese Materials Genome Initiative (MGI) Project. ICQMS extends this vision into mainstream chemical and biochemical research. Adjunct Appointments at the University of Technology Sydney will allow each Postdoctoral Fellow to spend 6 months doing joint research in Sydney with UTS staff. Shanghai University and The University of Technology Sydney have a 20-year history of close collaboration, including the joint Smart Cities Institute and the Sydney Institute of Language and Commerce. This collaboration also includes the dual PhD degree program between the two universities. The negotiable anticipated start date is 2015 between August and December. The positions are available for two years and renewable subject to a performance review. Shanghai University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all persons are encouraged to apply. Applicants should send their curriculum vitae including lists of publications, summaries of their research interests, lists of prizes and awards, summaries of any teaching, community service or administrative experience, and have three reference letters sent directly to yarulove2...@shu.edu.cn. Further information can be obtained from: ICQMS Director: Jeffrey Reimers reim...@shu.edu.cn <jeffrey.reim...@shu.edu.cn> or ICQMS Deputy Director: Wei REN ren...@shu.edu.cn Closing Date: 2015 December 31st, or until all positions are filled.
