Postdoctoral Research in Drug Design: The University of Bergen is seeking a dedicated and innovative Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join the Department of Biomedicine. This position focuses on artificial intelligence (AI) enabled structure-based drug design, supporting groundbreaking research to enhance drug discovery methodologies over a fixed term of three years.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow within AI-enabled Structure-Based Drug Design
Designation:
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | AI-enabled Structure-Based Drug Design |
| Location | Bergen, Norway |
| Duration | Fixed-term (3 years, with possible extension) |
| Salary | Gross annual salary: NOK 624,500 (may vary based on qualifications) |
| Employer | University of Bergen |
| Application Deadline | 11th May 2025 |
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD or equivalent in medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry with a specialization in cheminformatics, structure-based drug design, or related field.
- Genuine interest in AI.
- Research experience in ligand- or structure-based drug design is required.
- Basic knowledge of a scripting language is required; experience with RDKit is advantageous.
- Experience with AI-related research/innovation is a plus.
- Strong communication skills in written and spoken English.
Job Description:
The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will be engaged in the LEAD AI project, integrating advanced AI methods for De novo design, scoring functions, and docking methods in drug development. Responsibilities include:
- Validation of AI-based De novo design methods through retrospective and prospective predictions.
- Application of theoretical and experimental methodologies to structure-based drug design.
- Collaboration within a highly interdisciplinary team.
- Development of improved methods based on lessons learned from validation.
For more information, please refer to the Brenk lab’s research themes: Brenk Lab Research.
How to Apply:
Candidates must submit applications through the JobbNorge online recruitment system by uploading the following documents:
- Research proposal (5 pages) relevant to AI-related themes.
- Motivation letter.
- CV detailing scientific track record and relevant experiences.
- Mobility declaration with supporting documentation.
- Ethics and security self-assessment related to the research proposal.
- Initial self-assessment of open science practices opportunities.
- Scanned copy of PhD diploma or proof of doctoral thesis.
- Letters of recommendation are encouraged.
IMPORTANT:
Before starting your application, please review all requirements in the Guide for Applicants.
Last Date for Apply:
11th May 2025
For further inquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. Ruth Brenk at ruth.brenk@uib.no or +47 55586070.
