Postdoct/Assistant Profesor in Computational Biophysics

Project Description This research will focus on the foundation of the molecular biomechanics of the SARS-CoV-2. Here we plan to investigate the spike (S) protein and its interaction with the human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (hACE2) receptor and neutralising antibodies (Ab) responsible for the immune evasion.Scope of work in the positionPerforming Martini 3 simulations for biomolecular complexesDeveloping coarse-grained methodologies for enhanced sampling of conformational dynamics in protein systemsManuscript preparationsAuxiliary supervision of PhD studentProfile of candidate/Requirements Document confirming the award of a doctoral degree scheduled who has been conferred a PhD degree within 7 years before employment in the project. This period may be extended pursuant to the terms laid down in the Types of costs in research projects funded by the NCN. Bachelor's and master's degree diplomas may also be attached.Expert in computational biophysics and/or chemistry with emphasis in molecular simulationAdvanced knowledge of GROMAC package and Martini 3programming skills preferably python >2.7, c++, Lua and experience writing scripts for HPCCapability and interest to present their investigation results in conferencesGood command of EnglishReliability, creativity, ability to work in an interdisciplinary group We offer Full monthly (gross-gross) salary roughly: 8 700 PLN for 10 monthaPossibility to participate in scientific conferencesSupport in grant preparation and a great environment to workA position at one of the highest-ranked research institutes in EuropeWork in a friendly atmosphere within an interdisciplinary research team.Required documentsCover letterCV including list of publication and conferencesPhD diploma in physics/biophysics or a related branch of scienceRecommendation letter and an additional referee that we can contactPlease include in your CV the following clause: "I agree to the processing of personal data contained in my job offer for the needs necessary to carry out the recruitment process conducted by IPPT PAN with headquarters in Warsaw, ul. A. Pawińskiego 5B, according to art. 13 para. 1 and 2 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and the free movement of such data and the repeal of Directive 95/46 / EC (RODO).In your application, please indicate the competition number BSP-DSP.111.23.2025ApplicationsPlease send your documents to:HR Office of Employee Affairs: konkursy@ippt.pan.pl and a copy (CC) to apoma@ippt.pan.pl.