Postdoctoral Researcher in Biochemical Pharmacology: The Institute of Molecular Biology “Rumen Tsanev” at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) in Sofia seeks to appoint Postdoctoral fellows for research in the promising field of “Design and development of multitargeting biologically active compounds for the prevention and treatment of multifactorial diseases.” This opportunity allows researchers to apply their computational expertise in an innovative working group led by Assoc. Prof. Nikolay Tzvetkov.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Molecular Design and Biochemical Pharmacology
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
Location
Sofia, Bulgaria
Research Area
- Design and development of multitargeting biologically active compounds
- AI and machine learning applications in drug design
- Molecular docking, virtual screening, molecular dynamics simulations
- Bioinformatics and cheminformatics
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Department | Biochemical Pharmacology and Drug Design |
| Institution | Institute of Molecular Biology “Rumen Tsanev” at BAS |
| Number of Positions | Multiple positions available |
| Contract Type | Permanent contract available after initial postdoctoral tenure |
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD in biochemistry, computational biology, bio(chem)informatics, or a related area of molecular biosciences
- Strong experience in molecular biology techniques and bio(chem)informatics
- Excellent data presentation skills, both verbal and written
- Commitment to collaborative and interdisciplinary research
- Candidates with permanent EU residence or work permission are particularly encouraged to apply
Job Description
The successful candidates will work closely with a creative group focused on:
- Developing and implementing AI- and ML-based techniques in drug design
- Designing and investigating small molecule- and peptide-based drugs
- Collaborating with various subunits, including cell biology and synthetic chemistry
- Using a wide array of chemical libraries and computational methods for chemical space exploration
Postdoctoral researchers will receive substantial support during their integration process and will have the opportunity to obtain a permanent contract with comprehensive social guarantees and privileges, ensuring a high quality of life according to local and EU standards.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- CV
- Short motivation letter
Applications should be sent to:
- Assoc. Prof. Nikolay Tzvetkov
- Email: ntzvetkov@bio21.bas.bg
Last Date to Apply
Please submit your application as soon as possible. Specific application deadlines will be communicated directly to interested candidates.
