The Opportunity
The position is a 1.5-year industry funded position working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support structure assisted GPCR drug discovery programs.As the successful candidate you will play a pivotal role in designing and optimizing novel molecules and drug candidates for a GPCR drug discovery program. You will develop and implement cutting-edge computational approaches to accelerate the identification and optimization of novel drug candidates, including molecular dynamics, protein modelling, virtual screening, molecular docking, and structure-activity relationship analysis. Candidates should embrace opportunities to tackle new problems and challenges as part of a dynamic team that includes biologists, chemists, and structural biologists to design and execute computational drug discovery projects.
Applicants will need to hold a PhD in an appropriate discipline (ie Computer Science, Computational Chemistry, bioinformatics) and have extensive experience with a focus in computational drug discovery. Prior experience working with GPCRs would be desirable. You will be able to work both independently and seamlessly within a larger team environment, including application of highly developed technical skills, and rapid ability to learn new techniques.
About Monash University
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To Apply
Your application must address the key selection criteria. For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.
Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at ****** in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.
Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.
Enquiries: Professor Denise Wootten, NHMRC Investigator (Leadership) Fellow and ARC CCeMMP Monash node Lead, +61 3 9903 9088
Position Description:
Research FellowSenior Research Fellow
Applications Close: Sunday 8 December 2024, 11:55pm AEDT
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