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Offer Description: The Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Warsaw – a leading chemical research center in Poland with international recognition – announces a competition for an Assistant professor in the research staff group (NCN-funded postdoctoral position) in project entitled “CABS-flex RNA: AI-Assisted Multiscale Modeling of RNA Structural Ensembles”, grant UMO-2025/59/B/ST6/01643. Principal investigator: Prof. Sebastian Kmiecik. People of all genders are invited to participate. Requirements: Research Field Chemistry Education Level PhD or equivalent Skills/Qualifications a PhD in a relevant natural, computational or technical science by the date of signing the employment contract; the first PhD awarded in the year of employment or within the 12 years preceding 1 January of that year (subject to permitted career-break extensions); a PhD awarded outside the University of Warsaw, or a continuous, documented research stay of at least nine months at an institution other than the University of Warsaw and in a country other than the country where the PhD was awarded. experience in structural bioinformatics or molecular modelling of proteins, RNA or their complexes, evidenced by publications; ability to write Python scripts, automate calculations, run multiple simulations and analyse their results; good command of English and ability to work in a team; eligibility under Article 113 of the Polish Law on Higher Education and Science. Experience in RNA modelling, knowledge of Fortran, high-performance computing (HPC), coarse-grained methods, machine learning or derivation of statistical potentials is an advantage. Experience in all these additional areas is not required. Main duties : Research on RNA structural ensembles through automated runs of multiple long-timescale simulations and analysis of their results, or development of computational methods, coarse-grained models, force fields and statistical potentials using data and AI methods. Tasks will be matched to the expertise of the appointed researchers, and the two areas interact within the project. Method validation, presentation of research results, preparation of publications and research documentation, and collaboration with the team. Mentoring and supporting doctoral, undergraduate and master’s students. The position will not involve activities covered by child-protection regulations. Languages ENGLISH Level Good Research Field Chemistry » Computational chemistry Years of Research Experience 4 - 10 Additional Information: Benefits Full-time fixed-term employment contract at the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Warsaw. Expected start: 1 January 2027 or a mutually agreed date. Planned appointment: 24 months, with the possibility of extension until the end of the project, i.e. 31.07.2029, subject to available funding. Monthly gross salary: PLN 8000-12000. The salary and appointment duration will be agreed with the selected candidate, taking into account their qualifications, the available budget and the project end date. We seek two researchers with complementary expertise. Tasks will be matched to their experience and strengths in biomolecular simulations or computational method development. We offer opportunities for professional development, including participation in scientific conferences. While receiving salary from this position, the employee may not receive salary under an employment contract from another employer, other remuneration from the direct costs of NCN-funded projects, or pension or equivalent benefits in Poland or abroad. Eligibility criteria Quality and significance of publications in structural bioinformatics or molecular modelling, including research on the structure and dynamics of proteins, RNA or their complexes; the applicant’s independent and leading contribution to the conception, execution or analysis of research (e.g. first or co-first authorship, or a description of their contribution); experience in biomolecular simulations or comput

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