Junior Group Leader in Computational Chemistry

IOCB Prague welcomes applications for a Junior Group Leader position in computational chemistry with an emphasis on state-of-the-art tools of biomolecular modeling (including AI/machine learning) applied to research with close ties to biochemical/biophysical experiments.

This tenure-track position is roughly comparable to an assistant professor at a US university or to a new investigator position at Max Planck Institutes in Germany. We offer the opportunity to establish a research group with a generous and negotiable starting package that includes investments in the necessary equipment, consumables, and salaries (including several coworkers).

IOCB Prague prides itself on scientific excellence, international character, and a friendly working atmosphere. Strong applications from any country are welcome and we encourage female and minority candidates to apply.

Requirements

• Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline, preferentially also with a postdoc experience
• Excellent expertise in various aspects of computational chemistry. Experience with related experimental techniques is an advantage.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Independence, accountability, and reliability
• Excellent communication and management skills

We offer

• Work in a young, progressive, and collaborative scientific community of medicinal chemists, virologists, immunologists, computational chemists, biologists and biochemists
• State-of-the-art instrumentation including an in-house high-performance computing facility
• Competitive financial remuneration
• 5 weeks of paid vacation plus 4 days of personal leave
• Health insurance and a full benefits package including contribution to supplementary pension insurance, contribution to sports/culture/leisure time, and meal subsidy
• Financial and logistics support for parents returning to work after their maternity/parental leave
• Location in the stunning city of Prague, with a vibrant atmosphere and excellent quality of life

Additional information

• Starting date: 1 January 2025 (negotiable)
• Contract: Initial full-time fixed-term contract for three years, with the expectation of extension based on evaluation

How to apply

Please send your cover letter, a structured CV, and contact details of three references to Šárka Kněžická at [email protected]  by 31 May 2024. Informal inquiries can be addressed to Pavel Jungwirth at [email protected] .

Suitable candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview to be held in person at IOCB on 18–19 September 2024.

Please note that if you are not contacted within 8 weeks from the application deadline, we will have given preference to candidates who meet the selection criteria more closely. Thank you for your understanding.

Source:https://www.uochb.cz/en/open-positions/289/junior-group-leader-in-computational-chemistry