ArGan'sLab training environment
We represent an interdisciplinary research team that provides equal, inclusive and respectful environment that supports diversity of thoughts to achieve scientific excellence. We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply for the positions in our team. Please feel free to discuss any requests for application or interview accommodation.
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Graduate student opportunities
Expression of interests for Graduate student positions both at MSc and PhD levels are invited. Interested candidates can contact Dr. Ganesan at aganesan@wlu.ca
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Postdoctoral position with ArGan’sLab
We invite applications for a Postdoctoral position in the field of computational biochemistry and drug discovery. The Postdoc will support research and innovation efforts of the team that are focussed on the development and application of advanced computational methods for probing biomolecular interactions and therapeutics design.
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Pre-requisite:
Applicants will have obtained a PhD in Structural bioinformatics and computational chemistry within the past 5 years.
Required Skills:
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Demonstrated experience in advanced molecular simulation methods including classical molecular dynamics and enhanced-sampling free energy methods (e.g., umbrella sampling, and metadynamics) are required.
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Strong experience in various drug discovery strategies including ligand-based and structure-based virtual screening is required.
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Strong skills and experience in computational programming in python is required. Candidates are encouraged to provide links to their GitHub or other open access platform to demonstrate their previous programming projects.
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Previous experience in bioinformatics analyses, machine learning method development, and/or experimental protein biochemistry and binding assays would be advantageous.
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Ability to work independently on multiple research projects and writing manuscripts.
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Must be a good team player.
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Excellent oral and written communication skills.
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​Interested candidates are required to submit the following:
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A cover letter
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A CV with detailed list of publications and conference presentations
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PDF copies of 2 key publications relevant to the position along with an accompanying document (~1 page) describing the applicant’s contribution,
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Contact information of three academic referees including the PhD and Postdoc supervisors.
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Complete application package and any enquiries must be submitted to
Dr. Aravindhan Ganesan, aganesan@wlu.ca
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