research associate (m,f,x), for 3 years, 29.8725 hours per week, TVL E13

The Chair of at the Faculty of Physics and Astronomy is looking for a
research associate (m,f,x), for 3 years, 29.8725 hours per week, TVL E13
The group of Theoretical Physics of Electrified Solid-Liquid Interfaces, led by Prof. Dr. Marialore Sulpizi, is looking for a PhD student with a strong background in multi-scale classical molecular dynamics simulations of lipid systems for the delivery of nucleic-acid materials. The successful candidate is expected to have demonstrated high proficiency in running and analyzing multi-scale molecular dynamics simulations on high performance computer architectures, as well as a strong competence in both statistical mechanics, and in the chemistry and biology involved in the formulation of lipid-based delivery vehicles.
extent: part-time
duration: temporary beginning: as soon as possible
application deadline:
10.02.2025
Your tasks:

• Setting up and running multi-scale molecular dynamics simulations using available tools (i.e. GROMACS).
• Developing algorithms for the analysis of molecular dynamics trajectories.
• Formulation and testing of hypothesis to model the mechanism of action of lipid-based delivery vehicles.
• Presentation of results at conferences and on peer-reviewed publications.

Your profile

• Master degree in Physics
• Strong experience with molecular dynamics simulation software (GROMACS)
• Strong programming experience (Python) for developing software for the analysis of simulations
• Strong experience with linux-based scripting languages and automation tools (bash, awk, etc.)
• Strong experience with molecular visualization tools (VMD)
• Expert knowledge in the chemistry and biology of lipid-based nucleic-acid delivery systems
• Well documented track-record of work in the field of multi-scale molecular dynamics simulations of lipid-based nucleic-acid delivery vehicles.