Postdoctoral Researcher – Computational Biophysics: The Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Evolutionary Systems Biophysics group. This role involves investigating how local energetic frustration impacts protein evolution, dynamics, and function, utilizing advanced computational methodologies.
Postdoctoral Researcher – Protein Computational Biophysics (R2)
Designation:
Postdoctoral Researcher – Protein Computational Biophysics (R2)
Research Area:
- Protein Evolution
- Computational Biophysics
- Structural Bioinformatics
Location:
Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC), Barcelona, Spain
Eligibility/Qualification:
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Education | Ph.D. in Structural Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Biophysics, or a related field. |
| Experience | Strong background in protein sequence–structure analysis and knowledge of statistical or physical models of proteins. |
| Programming Skills | Proficiency in Python, R, C++. |
| Additional | Experience with ancestral sequence reconstruction, protein structure prediction, energetic frustration analysis, and machine learning. |
Job Description:
The successful candidate will:
- Lead and develop projects focusing on modeling evolutionary dynamics of local frustration across protein families.
- Investigate the emergence and maintenance of functional sites as frustrated regions.
- Quantify the interaction between mutations, energetics, and evolutionary constraints.
- Apply ML/AI methods for protein design and evolutionary inference.
- Analyze large-scale protein datasets using HPC resources.
- Publish research findings in reputable journals.
- Contribute to grant writing and project development.
- Supervise junior researchers (PhD/MSc students).
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications via the BSC website, including:
- A full CV in English with contact details.
- A cover letter in English, detailing interest in the specific area and topics, along with two references.
Applications lacking the required documents will not be considered.
Last Date to Apply:
The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate has been hired. Applications will be reviewed regularly.
For further inquiries or details, please contact recruitment@bsc.es.
Join us at BSC and contribute to cutting-edge research in the field of Protein Computational Biophysics!
