Positions Open
Postdoctoral Research Associate:
Postdoctoral applicants are invited for research in computational electronic structure. Possible research topics include the development and application of methods of electronic structure for the investigation of:
a) Active centers in metalloproteins and their biological function.
b) Magnetic and mesoscopic properties of (bio)molecular nanostructures.
Candidates should have a strong background in computational quantum mechanics, methods of computational electronic structure (e.g., density functional theory, ab-initio, quantum molecular dynamics) and scientific computer programming. This position may be of interest to computational solid state physicists or computational quantum chemists seeking to move towards biological electronic structure. Position may begin in the summer or fall upon agreement and is offered for one year with possibilities of renewal. Please send CV, list of preprints and publications, and at least two letters of reference to:
Prof. Jorge H. RodrÃguez
Department of Physics
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN 47907-2036
Graduate and Undergraduate Research:
Purdue graduate and undergraduate students are invited to join our group. Some topics of research include:
a) The application and/or development of computational methods for understanding the electronic structure and function of active sites in metalloproteins.
b) Mesoscopic and magnetic properties of (bio)molecular nanostructures.
c) Theories of bonding and chirality of molecules.
d) Computational simulation and prediction of spectroscopy data.
e) Development and applications of genetic algorithms.
Students with background in physics, chemistry, biology or computer science can inquire about possible research projects.