美国霍华德大学量子生物学实验室2023年招聘博士后职位

美国霍华德大学量子生物学实验室2023年招聘博士后职位

霍华德大学（Howard University）成立于1867年，是一所综合类的私立大学，为全美著名的黑人大学，位于美国首都华盛顿哥伦比亚特区。

Postdoctoral Scholar

Quantum Biology Laboratory

Job Description

The Quantum Biology Laboratory (QBL) at Howard University in Washington, DC, is seeking to hire a Postdoctoral Scholar to study how multiscale photoactive processes coordinate structure and dynamics in the agential decision-making behavior of the model organism Physarum polycephalum. This full-time annual appointment funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Matter-to-Life Program would be at a salary commensurate with experience, and is potentially renewable for up to three years.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics, Quantum Optics, Quantum Computing, Biological Physics, Network/Multiscale Dynamics, Neurophysics, or comparable discipline.

--Expertise in quantum optics, quantum biology, open quantum systems, quantum computing, or photophysics of biological systems required.

--Computational experience in Chimera, PyMOL, or similar biomolecular modeling software and programming experience in Python, Fortran, and C desired.

--Experience in high-performance computing and/or coding-intensive projects a plus.

--Experience working in or closely with experimental groups a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

--Work as part of a project team under the direction of the principal investigator (PI), with other QBL members and trainees, with QBL collaborators, and independently on research-related tasks.

--Participate actively and communicate effectively in a leadership role during lab/group meetings, seminars, and scientific conferences. Coordinate on-site and virtual meetings/lectures as needed.

--Be responsive to communications from the PI and able to take direction.

--Manage time and project(s) well with personal initiative. Mentor QBL trainees and perform job-related administrative tasks as assigned. Travel as needed to collaborate on project objectives.

--Write well scientifically, including in the preparation of regular reports, manuscripts for publication, and grant proposals.

Contact:

Dr. Philip Kurian,philip-kurian@uiowa.edu