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Research Associate-Fixed Term


PayCompetitive
LocationEast Lansing/Michigan
Employment typeOther

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 994038
      Employer Industry: Research and Academia

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Salary commensurate with experience
      - Opportunity to engage in cutting-edge research focused on sustainability and bioeconomy
      - Flexible and remote-friendly work environment
      - Chance to contribute to significant advancements in plant molecular simulation and natural product transport
      - Work within a diverse and inclusive academic community at a prestigious research university

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Conduct research on plant processes, including photosynthesis and metabolite transport
      - Utilize computational methods, including molecular dynamics simulations, to study biological phenomena
      - Analyze molecular simulation trajectories and integrate experimental data into simulation systems
      - Collaborate with team members and contribute to the development of molecular simulation tools
      - Maintain a publication record that reflects research contributions and findings

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Doctorate in Biophysics, Plant Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field
      - A publication record commensurate with career stage and field
      - Relevant prior research experience in plant natural products and molecular simulation
      - Interest in applying physics-based computational approaches to plant studies
      - Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and familiarity with Unix-based operating systems

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Experience with Python libraries like Numpy, Scipy, and Matplotlib
      - Familiarity with simulation engines such as NAMD or GROMACS
      - Basic knowledge of using a programmable molecular viewer like VMD
      - Understanding of the Linux terminal and high-performance computing environments

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