The Institute of Computational Biomedicine IAS-5/INM-9 at the Jülich Research Center (http://www.fz-juelich.de/ias/ias-5/EN) uses and develops high performance computing-based multiscale simulations to investigate key molecular events for neuronal function and dysfunction.

We are currently searching for qualified candidates with solid background in statistical mechanics, molecular dynamics, free energy calculations and kinetic modeling applied to biological systems.

The candidate will characterize microscopic processes occurring in the neuronal cascades such as protein-ligand association/dissociation by performing classical molecular dynamics, employing enhanced sampling methods like metadynamics and building up kinetic models.

The Post-Doc position is for 2 years. Salary and social benefits are in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD). This research project will be cofounded by the Human Brain Project (https://www.humanbrainproject.eu).

The Jülich Research Center is one of the largest research centers in Germany, with excellent scientific equipment and leading European computational resources, located on a green campus, and near the cultural centers Köln, Düsseldorf, and Aachen.

Required qualification of the postdoc: Apart from the above-specified competences, the postdoctoral candidate should hold a PhD degree in physics, theoretical chemistry, applied mathematics, or in a related field. Fluency in English is a requirement.

Contact person: Prof. Paolo Carloni ([email protected]), Dr. Emiliano Ippoliti ([email protected])