Postdoctoral Associate - Sanner Lab - Integrative Structural and Computational Biology

POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE - Sanner Lab - Integrative Structural and Computational Biology

Position Summary:

The Sanner lab is part of the Center for Computational Structural Biology (CCSB)  develop cutting‑edge software for modeling, analyzing, and visualizing molecular interactions, and the successful candidate will continue developing the Auto Dock Crank Pep (ADCP) software, extending its code in C, C++, and Python, testing the implementation, and applying it to biomedically relevant targets in collaboration with experimental biologists.

Responsibilities:

• Extend ADCP software code in C, C++, and Python.
• Test and validate new implementations.
• Apply ADCP to biomedically relevant targets, primarily through collaborations with experimental biologists.
• Integrate ADCP with AI methods such as Alpha Fold.

Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in biophysics, computer science, or biomedical sciences, with substantial experience in scientific programming.
• Strong interest in structural biology and biomedical research.
• Experience with machine learning and deep learning is a plus.
• Pending doctoral degree may be considered upon Principal Investigator approval.

Compensation: $70,304 – $75,353 annually, following NIH and California exempt salary guidelines, with consideration for experience that exceeds the listed requirements.

Benefits:

• Eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution.
• Full suite of Health and Welfare plans, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and EAP.
• Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off – 5 days annually.
• On‑site Counseling Center and free on‑site parking.
• Pet Insurance.

EEO Statement:
The Scripps Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.