Postdoc Position in Computational Biophysics at the University of Augsburg

We are offering a Postdoc position to a highly motivated and dynamic young scientist who wishes to pursue her/his scientific career in a stimulating scientific environment. Successful candidates will join the research group of Prof. Nadine Schwierz as Postdoc in Computational Biophysics (100% TV-L E13). Candidates have the chance to develop an independent research profile and to write a habilitation.

The research in the Schwierz group addresses the description of biological systems with computer simulations. The research aims to resolve essential biological processes at the molecular level and to unravel the underlying physical principles. Examples include the folding and function of RNA, the role of metal ions in biological systems or the formation of amyloid fibrils.

Areas of responsibility
- MD, QM/MM and coarse-grained simulations of biological systems
- Development of enhanced sampling techniques and method of machine learning
- Force field development
- Management of research project and supervision of PhD/Master students
- Coordination of research and computing time proposals
- Teaching courses in Physics/Biophysics

What we offer
- Excellent and interdisciplinary research activities in biomolecular simulations
- Possibility to develop an independent research profile and to write a habilitation
- Close collaborations with experimental groups
- Outstanding, collaborative, and integrated environment of the greater Munich area
- Access to state-of-the-art supercomputing facilities

Job requirements
- Graduation in Physics, Biophysics of Biochemistry
- PhD in computational/theoretical Biophysics/Biochemistry
- Expertise in: MD, QM/MM and coarse-grained simulations, enhance sampling techniques, machine learning, high performance computing
- Commitment to teaching
- Excellent language knowledge in German and/or English

Please send your application including CV, cover letter, and the names of two referees in electronic form to [email protected].

For further information on our research please visit our webpage: https://www.uni-augsburg.de/de/fakultaet/mntf/physik/groups/cbio/research or contact us via email.