Postdoc Position in Bioinformatics: The Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Bern is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics to contribute to innovative research in enzyme discovery and engineering for biocatalysis.
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics
Research Area
- Chemical Biology
- Enzyme Engineering
- Biocatalysis
- Machine Learning
- Structural Biology
Location
Bern, Switzerland
Eligibility / Qualification
- PhD in Bioinformatics, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Computational Biology, Protein Design, Drug Design/Discovery, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Proficiency in bioinformatics methods for protein structure and ligand modeling.
- Strong background in statistics and experimental design.
- Programming skills, preferably in Python3.
- Knowledge of version control, containerization (e.g., Git, Docker), and Unix-based systems is advantageous.
- Fluency in oral and written English.
Job Description
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Executing innovative research projects related to chemical biology, enzyme engineering, and biocatalysis.
- Developing novel methods for leveraging protein structure data.
- Implementing machine learning techniques for analyzing enzyme sequence/structure-activity relationships.
- Conducting statistical analysis of enzyme engineering data.
- Expanding laboratory infrastructure and bioinformatics workflows.
- Supervising internships and theses at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications via email with the subject line: Application for Postdoc Position in Bioinformatics / 2026. Applications must include:
- A letter of motivation (maximum 2 pages)
- A Curriculum Vitae
- Contact details of two references
- A research summary highlighting relevant experience
All materials should be compiled into a single PDF file.
Last Date to Apply
March 30th, 2026
For queries regarding the position, please contact: rebecca.buller@unibe.ch.
