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Postdoc in computational biophysics
KTH Royal Institute of Technology, School of Engineering Sciences
Job description
The division of Biophysics is located at SciLifeLab, where the team develops some of the world’s most used tools for modelling biological systems with particular applications to membrane proteins and techniques for drug design.
We are looking for a postdoc to work on development of the computer software GROMACS, related to using molecular dynamics (MD) simulations to study biophysical phenomena. The position includes development of new methods for managing, and analysing, simulations, as well as to develop applications and improving the usability of the software. The tasks will include programming in C++, but also applied research and good opportunities for well-cited publications.
What we offer
- A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
- Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
- Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
- Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH
- A world-leading research environment in life science and biophysics that is also diverse and gender-balanced.
- Active mentorship.
- International networks, with opportunities to travel to meetings and conferences.
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Qualifications
Requirements
- A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
- Research expertise in biophysics, especially molecular dynamics simulations.
- Experience in programming.
- The work requires excellent command of written and spoken English, since this is used in the daily work.
Personal traits
- You are goal and result oriented.
- You co-operate well.
- You work well independently.
- The ability to work towards research results being utilized in practice.
Preferred qualifications
- A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
- Experience in using GROMACS for biophysical simulations.
- Experience in programming in C++.
- Experience in distributed software development, such as code reviewing and version management systems, is meritorious.
- Good pedagogic skills are desirable as well as the ability to inform about research and development work.
- Experience of developing and leading activities and staff.
- Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues with specific focus on gender equality.
Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.
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To apply for the position
Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.
The application must include:
- CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
- Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
- Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Max two pages long.
Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).
About the employment
The position offered is for, at the most, three years.
A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.
Others
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About KTH
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Temporary position
Full time
100 %
2024-11-01 or according to agreement
Monthly salary
1
Solna
Stockholms län
Sweden
S-2024-1357
27.Aug.2024
30.Sep.2024