Postdoctoral Researcher in Bioinformatics: The Leibniz Institute of Plant Biochemistry in Halle (Saale), a research institution of the Leibniz Association, seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to join their team. This position, funded by BMBF, offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of machine learning architectures for enzymatic reaction prediction and design.
Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in Bioinformatics or Computational Biology
Research Area: Bioinformatics or Computational Biology
Location: Halle (Saale), Germany
Eligibility/Qualification: The successful candidate must hold a PhD degree in computational science including biology, bioinformatics, cheminformatics, computational (bio)chemistry, or biophysics. Proficiency in English communication is essential. Strong programming skills in Python, C/C++, and familiarity with machine learning methods (PyTorch, TensorFlow), knowledge management, databases, and computational biochemistry or biophysics are required. Candidates should demonstrate a keen interest in innovative research at the intersection of computational and experimental enzymology.
Job Description: The selected candidate will work within the research group “Computational Chemistry” at the Department of Bioorganic Chemistry. They will collaborate closely with a software developer and an experimental Postdoc candidate to develop machine learning frameworks for enzymatic reactions. The role involves combining state-of-the-art machine learning methods with computational biochemistry techniques. The Postdoctoral Researcher will also have the opportunity to mentor PhD students.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should contact Dr. Mehdi D. Davari (mehdi.davari@ipb-halle.de; Phone: 0049 (0) 345 5582 1360) for additional information. Applications must be submitted as a single PDF document via email attachment to bewerbungen@ipb-halle.de. The application should include a cover letter detailing research accomplishments and interests, a comprehensive CV with a publication list, academic transcripts (PhD, master, and bachelor), and contact details of two referees or recommendation letters. Reference number 11/2024 should be included in the application.
Last Date for Apply: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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