{"id":4024,"date":"2025-04-28T18:30:41","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T10:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imu.edu.my\/irdi\/?post_type=awsm_job_openings&#038;p=4024"},"modified":"2025-11-18T18:23:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T10:23:08","slug":"research-assistant-ra-position-in-molecular-modelling","status":"publish","type":"awsm_job_openings","link":"https:\/\/imu.edu.my\/irdi\/jobs\/research-assistant-ra-position-in-molecular-modelling\/","title":{"rendered":"Research Assistant (RA) Position in Molecular Modelling"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join our team on a project in molecular modelling at Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Pharmacy, IMU University.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #015453;\">Project Overview<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>The project focuses on structure-based drug discovery and computational modelling of protein-ligand interactions targeting virulence factors of Porphyromonas gingivalis including gingipain R and peptidylarginine deiminase (PPAD). The RA will contribute to building and analysing molecular models to advance our understanding of species-specific antivirulence strategies and aid in the identification of novel phytochemical inhibitors for gingipain R and PPAD.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><h4><strong><span style=\"color: #015453;\">Position Details<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Position: Research Assistant (RA)<\/li>\n<li>Start Date: September\/October 2025<\/li>\n<li>Duration: 1 year<\/li>\n<li>Location: Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, IMU University<\/li>\n<li>Compensation: RM2000 per month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a21494053521\" data-id=\"6a21494053521\" data-height=\"25\" data-height-mobile=\"25\" data-height-tab=\"25\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><h4><strong><span style=\"color: #015453;\">Key Responsibilities<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Perform molecular modelling and simulations using tools such as Maestro (Schr\u00f6dinger), Pymol, Molinspiration and pkCSM<\/li>\n<li>Analyse structural and energetic properties of molecular systems<\/li>\n<li>Conduct literature reviews related to the project<\/li>\n<li>Maintain accurate records and contribute to reporting results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a2149405356d\" data-id=\"6a2149405356d\" data-height=\"25\" data-height-mobile=\"25\" data-height-tab=\"25\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div><div class=\"standard-arrow bullet-top\"><h4><strong><span style=\"color: #015453;\">Preferred Qualifications<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Background in chemistry, biochemistry, computational biology, bioinformatics, or a related field<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with molecular modelling tools and basic scripting (Python)<\/li>\n<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills<\/li>\n<li>Attention to detail and ability to work independently<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"ult-spacer spacer-6a214940535a4\" data-id=\"6a214940535a4\" data-height=\"25\" data-height-mobile=\"25\" data-height-tab=\"25\" data-height-tab-portrait=\"\" data-height-mobile-landscape=\"\" style=\"clear:both;display:block;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #015453;\">To Apply<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Please send your Curriculum Vitae to <a href=\"mailto:cheongsiewlee@imu.edu.my\">cheongsiewlee@imu.edu.my<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds. 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