Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Computational Biophysics) / Tutkijatohtori (Laskennallinen biofysiikka)

Tiivistelmä työpaikkailmoituksesta: The BioInterfaces group at Tampere University is hiring a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in computational biophysics to coordinate a project on membrane proteins, particularly lipid scramblases, using molecular dynamics simulations. Responsibilities include coordinating the project, running and analysing high-throughput coarse-grained and atomistic MD simulations, supervising a PhD student, and preparing publications and presentations. Required qualifications are a PhD in a related field, strong molecular dynamics experience (e.g., GROMACS) and basic programming skills (e.g., Python), with tool development, de novo protein design or machine learning experience considered advantages, and fluency in English. The position is a two-year fixed-term post starting around 1/2027 with a six-month trial period and a typical starting salary of around 4000 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 postdoctoral researcher to coordinate its research activity 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 coordinating the daily work on the project; designing, performing and analyzing simulations; communicating with the collaborators; supervising the doctoral researcher working on the project; preparing manuscripts for publication; and disseminating the findings at meetings and conferences. A doctoral researcher (PhD student) with a complementary skillset will also be hired to work exclusively on the project. Requirements You should have a PhD degree in physics, chemistry, biosciences, or a related subject area, preferably with a solid 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 design de novo proteins, or to apply machine learning methods to simulation data are considered major advantages. You are expected to be able to work independently, supervise the work of students, communicate with the experimental collaborators, and potentially contribute to the teaching activities of the unit. You should be fluent in spoken and written English. International experience and networks are also appreciated. 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 gain experience in student supervision, independent research, and project management in a supportive and international research environment. The successful candidate will also have the freedom to develop their own research ideas with the support of exceptional supercomputing resources and excellent collaborating teams. The position also provides valuable experience for researchers interested in building an independent academic career. The position will be filled for a fixed-term period of 2 years starting in 1/2027. The start date is flexible and negotiable. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees. The group will support the hired postdoc in applying for independent funding to extend the position beyond 2 years if they so desire. The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee's personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System. The position of a Postdoctoral Researcher is placed on the job demands levels 5–6 (teaching and research staff). A typical starting salary of Postdoctoral Researcher is around 4000 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 i