Doctoral Researcher (Computational Biophysics) / Väitöskirjatutkija (Laskennallinen biofysiikka)

Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta: Doctoral Researcher in computational biophysics at Tampere University focusing on membrane proteins and lipid scramblases. The project involves high-throughput coarse-grained and atomistic molecular dynamics simulations, biasing and constant-pH techniques, protein design, database development, data analysis, and dissemination. Applicants should have an MSc in physics, chemistry, biosciences or related field with experience in molecular dynamics (e.g., GROMACS) and basic programming (e.g., Python), and AI or machine learning skills are advantageous, and fluency in English is required. The position is a fixed-term 3-year appointment starting in late 2026 or early 2027 with a six-month trial period, and a typical starting salary is around 3000 EUR/month. Tämä tiivistelmä on luotu tekoälyn avulla. Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our university community has its competitive edges in technology, health and society. www.tuni.fi/en The recently established BioInterfaces group at the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences uses molecular dynamics simulations to tackle a diverse set of questions related to biomolecules. The group is currently looking for a doctoral researcher (PhD student) in the field of membrane proteins and particularly scramblases. Job description The group recently obtained funding for a project to study and design lipid scramblases. This project involves high-throughput coarse-grained and atomistic molecular dynamics simulations, biasing techniques, constant-pH simulations, protein design, and the development of an online database. The project also involves several collaborators that will support the work experimentally. Your tasks will involve performing and analyzing simulations, participating in manuscript preparation, and disseminating the findings at meetings and conferences. You might also contribute to the teaching activity of the unit. You will work together with the group leader and a postdoctoral research fellow who is recruited to coordinate the project. Requirements You should have a MSc degree in a physics, chemistry, biosciences, or a related subject area, preferably with some background in molecular dynamics simulations (e.g., GROMACS) and at least basic knowledge of programming (e.g., Python). The demonstrated ability to develop simulation or analysis tools, to use AI tools to design proteins, or to apply machine learning methods to simulation data are considered major advantages. You should be fluent in spoken and written English. Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary and boldly forward-looking, evolving community. Our values are openness, diversity, responsibility, courage, critical thinking, erudition/ Bildung, and learner-centredness. We hope that you can embrace these values and promote them in your work. We offer The position offers an opportunity to learn about coarse-grained and atomistic molecular dynamics simulations, biasing approaches, high-throughput approaches, and constant-pH simulations. The successful candidate will enrol in a doctoral programme . Doctoral researchers are also encouraged to develop their own research ideas with the support of exceptional supercomputing resources and excellent collaborating teams. The position will be filled for a fixed-term period of 3 years (the expected duration of PhD studies) starting in late 2026 or early 2027. The start date is flexible and negotiable. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees. The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee's personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. A typical starting salary of doctoral researcher is around 3000 EUR/month. The BioInterfaces group is part of the Computational physics laboratory, which hosts 7 active research groups covering topics in biophysics, quantum matter, complex systems, novel materials, nanostructures, electronic structure and interdisciplinary challenges in medical technologies and physiology. The BioInterfaces group collaborates with numerous computational and experimental groups nationally and internationally. The group has access to the exceptional computational resources hosted by CSC–IT Center of Science in Finland. We offer you the opportunity to join our dynamic and innovative international community. As a member of staff at Tampere University, you will enjoy a range of competitive benefits, such as occupational health care services, flexible work schedule, versatile research infrastructure, modern teaching facilities and a safe and inviting campus area as well as a personal fund to spend on sports and cultural activities in your free time. Please read more about working at Tampere University . You can also find more information about us and working and living Tampere by watching our video: Tamp