Researcher in computational biophysics - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Job description

The division of Biophysics is located at Science for Life Laboratory, 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. As part of the work to improve the simulation code GROMACS, we are looking for a researcher to work on accelerator programming using the language SYCL. The duties involve algorithm development and programming both for accelerators and new traditional CPU-architectures, as well as parallelization and optimization of algorithms such as FFTs to enable large-scale simulations. The work will include collaboration and conference travel, in particular in Europe.

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 with great diversity and gender balance
• Active mentorship and career development both for academia and industry
• Excellent international networks with funding for conference travel

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree 
• Experience of programming in C++ targeting accelerators
• Experience from authoring scientific publications
• The work requires an excellent command of written and spoken English

Preferred qualifications

• Previous experience of work with accelerators, molecular dynamics or similar computational techniques
• Previous experience of working with SYCL is a strong merit, and CUDA a merit
• Collaborative abilities
• Independence
• The ability to work towards research results being utilised in practice.
• Research expertise
• Teaching ability
• The ability to inform about research and development work
• Experience of developing and leading activities and staff.
• Knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality 

Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

Trade union representatives

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Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad. Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application.

The application must include:

1. CV including list of publications.
2. 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 by KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). 

About the employment

The employment is valid for a limited time according to the agreement - for up to 2 years, with access according to agreement.

Other information

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