POST-DOC in NCN OPUS-25 Project

Announcement on the competition for a post-doctoral scientist position in the NCN OPUS-25 (2023/49/B/ST4/03288) – „Theoretical prediction, chemical synthesis and biological analysis of a novel class of HSPA5 inhibitors”

Requirements:

• PhD in chemistry or related fields obtained within the last 7 years;
• experience in theoretical and/or structural chemistry: structural prediction, docking, molecular dynamics and/or quantum mechanical calculations;
• skills and experience in conducting theoretical prediction studies of protein-ligand interactions, ligand docking, molecular dynamics, practical knowledge of the Amber package;
• ability to work in a Unix/Linux environment;
• knowledge of the ZINC database will be a plus;
• documented scientific achievements in the field of theoretical and/or structural chemistry;
• proficiency in spoken and written English.

Task description:

The work will involve assigned research tasks related to protein structure prediction, docking and molecular dynamics.

The conditions of employment:

Full-time position for the duration of NCN project at the post-doctoral level.
The location of project: Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies of the Polish Academy of Sciences, Division of Bioorganic Chemistry.
The leader of the project: Prof. Arkadiusz Chworos

The deadline for competition: continuous recruitment until 30.11.2024
Competition decisions: Applications will be evaluated on the continuous bases in the order in which they were submitted until position is fulfilled.
Contract commencement date: January 2025

Required documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae with contact details.
2. Full list of publications.
3. Cover letter with short summary of achievements.
4. Copy of doctoral diploma in Polish or English.
5. At least two letters of recommendation from scientists working with the candidate.

Application submission via e-mail to: with all required documents attached in PDF format. For further information please contact dr Barbara Jeżyńska, tel. (42) 6803232, e-mail:

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