About us:

The broad area of our research is computational molecular biophysics and theoretical physical chemistry. The primary goal is to employ state of the art computational methodologies primarily based on statistical mechanics to solve realistic problems in the interdisciplinary areas of chemistry, physics and biology. Overall, we take an approach of molecular thermodynamics to connect molecular interactions and dynamics to their function and properties. We work on a wide range of problems starting from small molecules (as small as water!) to large biomolecular assemblies and self-assembly of amphiphilic molecules.

A few specific topics of current research are:

• (Bio)molecular recognition and signalling; Allostery: Recent examples: Paper 1, Paper 2
• Role of water mediated interactions in biology and chemistry; Hydrophobic interactions; Self-assembly
• Context dependent properties of interfacial and confined water: Recent examples: Paper 1, Paper 2
• Protein misfolding and aggregation: Recent examples: Paper 1, Paper 2
• Nucleation and growth in the context of phase transition like phenomena; Gas hydrates: Recent examples: Paper 1, Paper 2
• Acceleration of rare events using enhanced sampling methods
• Free energy calculations

Positions available:

We are looking for bright and motivated students who are curious to unravel the mysteries of nature from a molecular point of view! Interest in physical chemistry, chemical physics, biophysics, statistical mechanics and programming are desirable.

For the admission process in our centre, please consult the official admission page.

If you are looking for a postdoctoral researcher position, please visit: Advanced Postdoctoral Research Programme (APRP)

Short term project position or postdoctoral research positions might open up from time to time. Please feel free to directly contact us (sumanc <at> bose <dot> res <dot> in) if you are interested.
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