Postdoctoral Scholar in Computational Biophysics

Job in Merced, Merced County, California, 95343, USA

Listing for: University of California Merced

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-27

Job specializations:

Research/Development
Data Scientist, Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Biomedical Science

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 70000 USD Yearly USD 50000.00 70000.00 YEAR

The Dutagaci Lab at the University of California, Merced is seeking a postdoctoral scholar to work on an NIH-funded project (Project Number: R35GM
163973) focused on biomolecular simulations and machine learning applications in biological systems. The Postdoctoral Scholar will conduct mentored research under the supervision of the PI and investigate transcription by studying the structure and dynamics of RNA polymerase to address mechanistic questions related to the roles of elongation factors and their connection to human diseases.

Conduct research in computational biophysics related to the project mentioned above using standard and enhanced sampling molecular dynamics simulations, and machine learning approaches.

Participate in manuscript preparation and dissemination of research findings through presentations at scientific conferences and publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Participate in professional development activities such as scientific conferences and meetings.

Assist in mentoring graduate and undergraduate students under the supervision of the PI at Dutagaci Lab.

The position is available immediately. The initial appointment is for two years, with the possibility of extension for up to a total of five years, contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funding.

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