PhD student position in Computational Structural Biology and Bioinformatics Full-time

Medvedev Lab is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join the Department of Computer Science at the University of Central Florida (Orlando, FL) to pursue a PhD in Computer Science (with minor in Bioinformatics) and conduct research in the fields of Computational Structural Biology, Bioinformatics and Computational Biophysics. Research projects include, but are not limited to, protein structure prediction using state-of-the-art AI-based tools, small-molecule docking, database development and maintenance, molecular dynamics simulations, evolutionary analysis of protein domains.

Requirements:

1. BSc or MSc degree (or equivalent) in computer science, computational biology, bioinformatics, molecular biology, biochemistry or a related field.
2. Interest in solving biological questions using computational approaches
3. Strong background in computer science or computational biology/chemistry
4. Strong Python and R programming skills
5. Basic web-development skills (HTML/CSS/JavaScript…)
6. Fluency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills

We will value:

1. A basic understanding of molecular biology, structural biology or biochemistry
2. Experience with a Python web frameworks
3. Basic SQL (SQLite/Postgres) or simple REST API usage
4. Experience writing or co-authoring peer-reviewed research papers

Minimum Admission Criteria for PhD Program (Department of Computer Science, UCF)

1. 3.0 GPA in the MS or BS degree
2. TOEFL 80 (only for international students)

Interested students should submit their full CV (with contact information of your references) and cover letter to my Email. In your cover letter please describe:

• your current position
• experience
• background
• what projects you might be interested in
• your professional goals
• why you are interested in joining my lab

Tagged as: Computer Science, Life Sciences