Postdoctoral Research Associate, Chemistry & Biochemistry
Listed on 2026-07-19
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biomedical Science, Biotech Research, Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Chemistry & Biochemistry
The University of Arizona's Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry within the College of Science invites you to apply to the role of Postdoctoral Research Associate. In this role, you will contribute to innovative research in theoretical chemistry, advancing our understanding of physical and chemical processes in complex systems. Our research program combines the development of novel computational and theoretical methods with their application to scientific challenges of broad significance, addressing questions that are important to both the research community and society.
The successful candidate must have extensive experience modeling the proteins of cardiac muscle and with such rare event simulation methods as Transition Path Sampling and Metadynamics.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please .
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform QM/MM simulations of chemical reactions in enzymes. Use enhanced sampling techniques such as Transition Path Sampling and Metadynamics. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to work with others effectively and productively.
Minimum Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree in theoretical chemistry or equivalent upon hire. Extensive experience in applying rare event simulation methods such as Transition path sampling and meta dynamics. Extensive experience in studying the thin and thick filaments of cardiac muscle tissue and how mutations that cause hypertrophic cardiomyopathy effect both chemistry and conformational change in these proteins. Expertise as evidenced by publications in major journals applying these techniques to the specific systems of interest.
Contact Information for Candidates
- Steve Schwartz, Ph.D. Regents Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry schwartz
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