About the role
Position Summary
The Postdoctoral scholar will be co-mentored by Michigan State University PI's Alex Dickson (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Computational Math, Science and Engineering CMSE), Samik Bose (CMSE) and Andrea Gonzales (Pharmacology and Toxicology) to develop scalable, reproducible free energy workflows that enable easy collaboration between computational and experimental researchers in drug discovery. The scholar will implement and apply existing models for small molecule generation, discovery and property prediction, and/or develop novel approaches as necessary.
Detailed description of work/duties:
- Implementation of computational methods and workflows for a variety of tasks relevant to in silico modeling and drug discovery
- Development of tools for molecular visualization, data organization and facilitating communication of results between research teams
- Active collaboration with experimental research groups working in drug discovery
- Communication of results in scientific manuscripts and conferences
- Seeking external funding and building an independent research program
This work was supported in part by the MSU Research Foundation Postdoctoral Scholars Program, Office of Research and Innovation, Michigan State University. This program is aligned with the research priorities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Chemistry, Computer Science or related field
Minimum Requirements
- Ph.D. in Chemistry, Computer Science or related field.
- Computer programming skills
Desired Qualifications
- Experience developing computational tools for free energy calculation
- Experience developing containerized workflows
- Experience working in a collaborative environment on molecular design projects
Required Application Materials
CV
Cover letter
Names and contact information for 3 professional references
Special Instructions
Include link to GitHub profile in your CV, or an equivalent resource that showcases your accomplishments in developing code.
Review of Applications Begins On
10/05/2026
Website
https://www.egr.msu.edu/~alexrd/
MSU Statement
Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.