Sr. Research Assistant KSAS (Physics & Astronomy)

Baltimore, MD, United StatesFull-time$42k–$74k2026-10-08 → 2026-10-22

Core

Support theoretical and computational research in biological physics, specifically biomolecular condensates and liquid-liquid phase separation, using computational tools and molecular simulation approaches.

Role type

Senior Research Assistant (Computational Physics/Biology)

Builds

Research outputs on biomolecular condensates and liquid-liquid phase separation

Domain

Physics & Biology (Biomolecular condensates, liquid-liquid phase separation)

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Molecular dynamic simulations, Analytical theory development, Data collection, Statistical mechanics, Partial differential equations, Polymer physics

Preferred skills

Master's Degree in related field, Knowledge of statistical mechanics, partial differential equations, polymer physics

Technologies

Molecular dynamic simulation tools

Responsibilities

Develop data collection tools, Participate in developing standard operating procedures, Design and set up standard operating procedures, Oversee data collection, Analyze data and make data-driven recommendations, Conduct literature searches, Perform molecular dynamic simulations, Develop analytical theory

About jhu

The Johns Hopkins University was America’s first research university, founded for the express purpose of expanding knowledge and putting that knowledge to work for the good of humanity. Today, Johns Hopkins has approximately 6,500 faculty, 6,200 undergraduate students, and 17,600 graduate students across 230 degree programs at the baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. JHU has multiple campuses in Baltimore and campuses serving graduate students in DC, Italy, and China. Johns Hopkins stands alone among top research universities in its extraordinary commitment of attention and resources