Posting Number req26544
Department Chemistry & Biochemistry - Sci
Department Website Link https://cbc.arizona.edu/
Location Tucson Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
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.
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is a university-wide unit with staff and faculty across both the College of Science and the College of Medicine. Our world-class research addresses critical topics in the chemical and biochemical sciences through the integration of multiple disciplines, including energy science and engineering, materials science and engineering, optical science, physics, computational science, biochemistry, chemical biology, biomedical engineering, drug discovery, structural biology, and molecular and cellular biology. Our vision is to be a world leader in the chemical and biochemical sciences through cutting-edge education, research, and community impact that enhance our understanding of the world and improve quality of life. Come join a collaborative, innovative, and dynamic team as we continue advancing discovery, education, and impact across the chemical and biochemical sciences.
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.
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 metadynamics.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Research
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay NIH Salary Guidelines, Depends on Experience
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 7/27/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Steve Schwartz, Ph.D.
Regents Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry
[email protected]
Open Date 7/16/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
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