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Department Pharmacology - 424001 Posting Open Date 03/30/2026 Application Deadline Open Until Filled No Position Type Postdoctoral Scholar Position Title Post-Doc Research Associate Vacancy ID PDS004813 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary Hours per week 40 FTE 1 Work Location Chapel Hill, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range Proposed Start Date 04/01/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment 12 Months
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Position Summary
The Miao Lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Postdoctoral position in AI driven drug discovery and accelerated molecular simulations. This role will support innovative research at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Computational Biophysics and Chemistry, and Drug Discovery. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of novel theoretical and computational methods as well as advanced AI techniques to accelerate simulations of biomolecular recognition and cellular signaling. The position also offers opportunities to collaborate with world-leading experimental researchers and participate in high impact drug discovery efforts targeting therapeutically important biomolecules including G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs), membrane embedded proteases and RNA.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
A Ph.D. and/or M.D. in biomedical or related sciences is required.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The position requires knowledge and training in computational biophysics/chemistry and drug design. The researcher will conduct research to forward the developments of biomolecular modeling and AI-driven drug discovery. The researcher will also be engaged in developing proposals for new funding sources, publishing and presenting research topics as applicable. Candidates are expected to have strong publication record in biomolecular modeling and computational biophysics/chemistry.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Programming skills (e.g., python, bash scripting, Fortran, C++ and CUDA), expertise in computational modeling (such as Deep Learning, Molecular Dynamics and virtual screening), successful experimental collaboration experiences and excellent communication skills are preferred.
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Department Contact Name and Title Maria Montemurro HR Consultant Department Contact Telephone or Email maria_montemurro@med.unc.edu Postdoctoral Affairs Contact Information
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the University's Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or send an email to opahr@unc.edu.
Please note: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
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