Summary
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE: The Theoretical Biology & Biophysics Group in the Theoretical Division (http://www.t6.lanl.gov) is seeking outstanding candidates for a postdoctoral research opportunity in computational systems biology. The successful candidate will develop predictive models for signal-transduction systems that play a role in immunity together with Drs. Byron Goldstein and William S. Hlavacek and will interact with experimental laboratories within the Center for Spatiotemporal Modeling of Cell Signaling Networks, which is comprised of research groups at Los Alamos National Laboratory, the University of New Mexico School of Medicine and Cancer Center, and other institutions.
Required Skills
- Demonstrated ability to publish in the scientific literature
- Excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively on a team
- Experience in scientific and other types of programming
- Ability to develop and analyze mathematical models for signal-transduction systems
Desired Skills
- Experience with rule-based modeling (Sci. STKE 2006:re6)
- Knowledge of antigen recognition receptor signaling processes
- Knowledge of biochemistry and molecular and cellular biology
- Knowledge of numerical algorithms
- Knowledge of physical chemistry, in particular diffusion, chemical reaction kinetics and thermodynamics
Education
A Ph.D. in applied mathematics, chemical, physical or biological science, computer science, engineering, or related field completed within the last five years or soon to be completed is required.
Notes To Applicants
Please send a CV and names of three references directly to William S. Hlavacek at wish@lanl.gov.
Pre-Employment Drug Test
The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing.
Government Conflict of Interest
To ensure that you and LANL avoid any potential conflicts of interest, all current/former Government Officials must read and respond, if applicable, to the LANL Applicant Disclosure Form.
Contact
For specific questions about the status of this job, call (505)665-6406
Candidates may be considered for a Director's Fellowship and outstanding candidates
may be considered for the prestigious J. Robert Oppenheimer, Richard P. Feynman
or Frederick Reines Fellowships.
For general information refer to the
Postdoctoral Program page.
To apply, use the "Apply" button and submit a resume, publications list and a cover
letter outlining current research interests.
