Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Biophysics - Russell Group

Saint Louis University

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Monsanto Hall Until 8/22/2026 First posted February 18, 2026 Last posted February 18, 2026
Job description

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Premila’s research group (https://sites.google.com/view/premila-research-group) at Saint Louis University invites applicants for a postdoctoral research associate position in computational biophysics. The successful candidate will lead project(s) focused on biomolecular dynamics within computational models of cell-like crowded environments. Potential themes of research projects include enzyme dynamics, protein-misfolding and aggregation, and hemoglobin diseases. A doctoral degree in physical sciences, biochemistry, or computer science is required at the start of the position (we accept ABD applicants). Applicants with prior experiences with Linux command line, Python programming, high-performance computing, and computational chemistry will be preferred. This position is a full-time, benefits-eligible position. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and CV, one of their publications (or preprints) that they are most proud of, as well as arrange for two reference letters

Function

Research Support

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.

About this role

Summary

Lead computational biophysics research on biomolecular dynamics, enzyme functions, and disease models.

Job title

Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Biophysics - Russell Group

Experience level

doctoral degree

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Monsanto Hall, on-site role at Saint Louis University

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Linux command linePython programminghigh-performance computingcomputational chemistry

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

biomolecular dynamicscomputational chemistryprotein-misfoldingenzyme dynamicshemoglobin diseases
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site