Summary
AITHYRA Research Institute for Biomedical Artificial Intelligence is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow or Bioinformatics Scientist position in the Nomburg Lab. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, computational biology, bioinformatics, and molecular biology, focusing on understanding biological systems through computational approaches and experimental validation.
Postdoctoral Fellow / Bioinformatics Scientist – Nomburg Lab (AITHYRA) Austria
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Position Title | Postdoctoral Fellow / Bioinformatics Scientist |
| Lab | Nomburg Lab |
| Institute | AITHYRA Research Institute for Biomedical Artificial Intelligence |
| Designation | Postdoctoral Fellow / Bioinformatics Scientist |
| Research Area | Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Artificial Intelligence, Structural Biology, Functional Genomics, Virus–Host Interactions |
| Location | Vienna, Austria |
| Employment Type | Research Position |
| Field | Biomedical Artificial Intelligence |
Research Area
The position focuses on interdisciplinary research involving:
- Artificial intelligence applications in biology and medicine
- Computational biology and bioinformatics
- Protein structure-based analysis
- Functional genomics
- Molecular evolution
- Virus–host interactions
- Development of computational tools and biological discovery approaches
The Nomburg Lab uses structural bioinformatics, functional genomics, and AI-driven approaches to study virus–host conflicts and biological mechanisms across diverse organisms.
Eligibility / Qualification
Candidates should have:
- A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biology, Computer Science, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related discipline.
- Strong background in computational biology, data analysis, or biological research.
- Experience with programming languages such as Python, R, or similar computational tools.
- Experience handling biological datasets, genomic data, or protein-related computational analyses.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment.
- Strong scientific communication and publication skills.
Job Description
The selected candidate will be responsible for:
- Developing and applying computational approaches for biological research.
- Performing bioinformatics analyses and interpreting complex biological datasets.
- Designing computational pipelines and analytical workflows.
- Contributing to research projects involving AI and biological discovery.
- Collaborating with experimental researchers for validation of computational findings.
- Preparing scientific manuscripts, presentations, and research reports.
- Participating in discussions and collaborations within the research team.
Salary / Benefits
- Competitive salary package according to AITHYRA research institute standards.
- Opportunity to work in an international, interdisciplinary research environment.
- Access to advanced computational biology and biomedical AI research facilities.
(Exact salary details were not available in the publicly accessible job listing.)
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application through the official AITHYRA career portal. Applications generally include:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Cover letter describing research interests and experience
- Academic transcripts/certificates (if required)
- Contact details of referees or recommendation letters (if requested)
Applications can be submitted through the official job advertisement page hosted on the AITHYRA onlyfy recruitment platform.
Last Date for Apply
Please submit your application until: 15.09.2026
We will be in touch afterward.
- CV including a full publication list and a github link including representative code.
- Cover letter that explains your prior research background, fit for the position, and interest in the Nomburg lab.
- Contact details of at least two professional references.
Should you have any questions, please contact the AITHYRA HR Team at
recruitment@aithyra.ac.at
