Overview:

The main tool used in my group is MD simulations of structure-based models. We use and develop structure-based models of biomolecules in order to understand their dynamics. We write programs and scripts for MD simulations and their analyses as well as for some bioinformatics analyses. I am looking for people who have training in physical chemistry or related fields and a strong interest in computational biomolecular dynamics. Fluency in one programming language is useful.

If you are interested in designing/engineering proteins and validating them experimentally, then apply to me only if you have proven previous experience in mutagenesis and protein purification. Alternately, you should have knowledge of the inner workings of ML and be able to set up AI pipelines.

Internships:

I do not accept short term (summer or winter) interns.

Long term interns (6 months to 1 year):

Thesis interns with excellent academic qualifications should write to me if you are passionate about proteins and either (a) have a physical chemistry training, are fluent in one programming language and know what MD simulation force fields are or (b) have a biology training and proven experience in both mutagenesis and protein purification and an interest in problem solving with potentially hard to purify proteins.

I do not have paid internships.

JRF and PhD positions:

Please do apply to me if you have your own fellowship, training in physical chemistry or related fields, a reasonable knowledge of biomolecules (at least one course in biochemistry) and an interest in doing biomolecular MD simulations. Please read up about force-fields and coarse-graining before you write to me. In your application, underline how you fulfil the above criteria.

Postdoctoral positions:

Please apply to me only if you are fluent in one programming language, have a knowledge of molecular dynamics simulation force-fields and have an interest in developing them. You should also have a fair knowledge of biomolecular structure and dynamics (at least one biochemistry course).

I am also interested in hiring structural biologists. However, you should have proven experience in mutagenesis and protein purification. Most of our proteins are designed/engineered and not easy to purify.

I have funded positions from time to time, so if you are a good fit, do apply.

I look at all CVs but will not reply unless I have an appropriate position for you.