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

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 researcher to mainly analyze and compile results from the LIGATE EU project. The tasks will also involve further development of the workflows, to simplify large scale execution of molecular dynamics simulations for drug development, that were created during the EU project. The employment will run for three months.

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.
• International networks, with opportunities to travel to meetings and conferences.

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree 
• Research expertise in biophysics, especially molecular dynamics simulations, and in particular analysis and compilation of data.
• Experience in programming.
• The ability to work towards research results being utilized in practice.
• Good collaborative abilities as well as independence.
• The work requires excellent command of written and spoken English, since this is used in the daily work. 

Preferred qualifications

• Experience from programming in Python as well as Bash scripts.
• Experience from distributed software development, such as code reviewing and version management systems, is meritorious.
• Experience from running molecular dynamics simulations at large scale, for example in an HPC environment.
• 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.
• Knowledge of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

Trade union representatives

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply for 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:

• 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 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 three months, with access from 2024-05-01 or according to agreement.

Other information

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