Postdoctoral positions are available for highly motivated individuals with a strong interest in one of three general areas:

1. Ion channel structure and function. Candidates should have a strong background in molecular modeling, molecular dynamics, and continuum electrostatics.

2. Ionic homeostasis in cellular compartment, specifically relating to lipid storage diseases of the lysosome and phagosomal maturation.  Candidates should have a strong background in mathematical modeling of biological processes using continuum approaches as well as discrete methods such as the Gibson-Bruck algorithm.

3. Membrane mediated protein-protein interactions. This project uses elasticity theory to understand the role that membrane shape plays in the attraction between integral membrane proteins. Candidates should have a strong mathematical background in the theory of elasticity, including both numeric and analytic skills.

Interested candidates should email a CV and cover letter to Prof. Michael Grabe.

Current graduate students at the University of Pittsburgh or CMU interested in working with me should feel free to email Prof. Grabe their CV.

Prospective graduate students should apply to the following programs:

Department of Biological Sciences

Department of Computational Biology (Joint between CMU and Pittsburgh)