PhD position

Position/s

2 fully funded PhD Doctoral positions are available within the framework of a Horizon project (European MSCA Doctoral Network 'ModBioTerp'). The positions include full living, family, and travel allowance.

Researcher/Supervisor

Prof. Dan T Major

Discipline

Chemistry, Biology, Enzymes, Terpenes, Simulations, AI/Machine learning

Description of the Position/s

Your work responsibility will include developing code for advanced multiscale docking simulations and applying multiscale methods to terpene synthase enzymes, and you will be working in close collaboration with experimental groups across Europe. 

Qualifications/Required Background

PhD applicants must have a MSc in chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, bio-informatics, or related fields. The ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:

1)       Some experience in programming/scripting:

a)       Python (some experience required)

b)       Linux scripting (some experience required)

c)       Fortran, C/C++ (preferred)

2)       Experience with some advanced simulation packages (e.g., one of the following: CHARMM, Amber, NAMD, Gromacs)

3)       Experience in ab initio/density functional calculations of biomolecules (preferred)

4)       Experience with machine learning techniques (preferred)

5)       Experience writing scientific articles (preferred)

6)       Good interpersonal skills

Good command of English

Salary/Funding/Scholarships

PhD students will receive standard Horizon fellowships.

Starting date

October 1 2024.

Closing Date for Applications

Candidates can apply at any time before the starting date.

Contact details/How to apply

Applications (in PDF format) should include a cover letter explaining your interest in the field and summarizing your qualifications as well as a CV (including list of publications and previous experience), and the names of potential references (letters not required at this point).

Interested and qualified candidates can email Prof. Dan T Major at [email protected] for further information.

Lab’s Website

https://ch.biu.ac.il/major