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R100094707**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click
to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .The Luque Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Biology for a collaborative project in physical virology. The Luque lab has recently developed an interdisciplinary approach that integrates theoretical biophysics, molecular dynamics, machine learning, and bioinformatics to predict the capsid structures of uncultured viruses. The research for this position aims to extend this approach to identify optimal assembly conditions for viral capsid assembly fromuncultured viruses. This requires integrating AI-based molecular tools, capsid architectural modeling, classical nucleation theory, molecular dynamics simulations, and protein expression.The ideal candidate will have a background in mathematical biology, computational biophysics, and protein engineering. However, candidates with a strong research record in any of the project's key areas and an interest in developing other project's key skills are welcome. Experience in phage biology, imaging methods, or bioinformatics is a plus. Other qualifications that will be considered are a background in statistical methods, a strong work ethic, the ability to work in multidisciplinary, collaborative teams, and a track record of publications. The candidate must be willing to mentor students.The Postdoctoral Associate will have opportunities for career growth by collaborating with multiple research groups, attending meetings, and accessing institutional career development platforms at the University of Miami.This is a one-year position, with the possibility of a multi-year renewal if project funds are available.Please include your CV (including contact information for three references) and a cover letter explaining your fit for this position.The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click
for additional information.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**StaffThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit
to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. #J-18808-Ljbffr
On-Sitelocations:
Coral Gables, FLtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R100094707**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click
to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this .The Luque Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Biology for a collaborative project in physical virology. The Luque lab has recently developed an interdisciplinary approach that integrates theoretical biophysics, molecular dynamics, machine learning, and bioinformatics to predict the capsid structures of uncultured viruses. The research for this position aims to extend this approach to identify optimal assembly conditions for viral capsid assembly fromuncultured viruses. This requires integrating AI-based molecular tools, capsid architectural modeling, classical nucleation theory, molecular dynamics simulations, and protein expression.The ideal candidate will have a background in mathematical biology, computational biophysics, and protein engineering. However, candidates with a strong research record in any of the project's key areas and an interest in developing other project's key skills are welcome. Experience in phage biology, imaging methods, or bioinformatics is a plus. Other qualifications that will be considered are a background in statistical methods, a strong work ethic, the ability to work in multidisciplinary, collaborative teams, and a track record of publications. The candidate must be willing to mentor students.The Postdoctoral Associate will have opportunities for career growth by collaborating with multiple research groups, attending meetings, and accessing institutional career development platforms at the University of Miami.This is a one-year position, with the possibility of a multi-year renewal if project funds are available.Please include your CV (including contact information for three references) and a cover letter explaining your fit for this position.The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click
for additional information.**Job Status:**Full time**Employee Type:**StaffThe mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit
to learn more about our points of pride.The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. #J-18808-Ljbffr