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Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy, Università di Siena, ITALY
A grant covering the entire doctoral study period (3 years) is available within the Graduate Program in Chemistry. The position has the following features:
Area: Computational Photochemistry and Photobiology
Title: Engineering of genetically encodable, light-powered molecular motors
Supervisor: Prof. Massimo Olivucci; Co-Supervisor: Dr. Luca De Vico
http://ccmaol1.chim.unisi.it
Description and Requirements:
The proposed research activity is focused on the computational design of proteins hosting synthetic photochemical switches. The targeted proteins will feature a protein environment capable of transforming the switch into an effective molecular motor. The graduate student will learn how to realistically model such systems in solution and in the protein environment. Subsequently, the student will simulate the protein’s response to light, using non-adiabatic and adiabatic molecular dynamics.
The research will provide the opportunity to execute a part of the thesis work in an international environment and visit other institutions in the United States and France. The student will also interact with the supervisor's experimentalist co-workers in a synergistic framework, where the computational work will provide useful information for lab preparation (e.g. organic synthesis, protein expression) and characterization (e.g. x-ray crystallography and time-resolved spectroscopy) of the designed systems.
The suitable candidate should be strongly interested in acquiring a deep knowledge of computational quantum chemistry, with an emphasis on photochemistry, photobiology and innovative QM/MM technologies. An MSc in Chemistry or Physics (or related disciplines) with experience in quantum chemistry is desirable. Knowledge of Linux shell scripting or, even better, programming (e.g. Python, C or Fortran) will constitute a preferential title.
Recruitment will follow rules and requirements as set by the graduate school of the Università di Siena. Information can be found at https://en.unisi.it/research/doctoral-research-schools; [email protected].
For further information write to Prof. Massimo Olivucci ([email protected] or [email protected])