Assistant professor position (non-tenured) in molecular dynamics simulations of plant hormone transport, Aarhus University, Denmark Full-time

Assistant Professor Position (Non-Tenured) In Molecular Dynamics Simulations Of Plant Hormone Transport, Aarhus University, Denmark

The Plant-PATH center and the Pedersen group at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University, Denmark, are looking for a highly skilled and motivated assistant professor with expertise in molecular dynamics simulations on membrane proteins.

Expected start date and duration of employment: The funding is provided for 2 years of employment. The expected start date is 1st Month 2026.

Job description: The position is intended to strengthen the Plant-PATH (Center for Active Transport of Plant Hormones) by providing expertise in molecular dynamics simulations applied to plant membrane transporters, elucidating the underlying biophysical mechanisms of hormone transport. The selected candidate will work closely with the laboratory of Bjørn Pedersen at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics, Aarhus University.

Your profile: We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated assistant professor with an interest in working on plant membrane proteins using in silico methods for exploring protein conformational landscape, with a focus on molecular dynamics simulations. The candidate must have:

• A proven track record in the area of molecular dynamics simulations with experience in working on membrane proteins.
• A history of peer-reviewed publications in the relevant field.
• A relevant Ph.D. degree and a documented background in molecular biology and biochemistry.
• Experience in performing and analyzing molecular dynamics simulations. Proficiency in Python or comparable programming language is an advantage.
• Demonstrated experience in supervising students (on a Bachelor's and/or Master's level), building and maintaining collaborations, and independently leading research projects.

Finally, applicants should:

• Be ambitious.
• Show strong collaborative skills.
• Have a high degree of independence.
• Be able to take initiatives and responsibility within the work environment.

The department/centre offers:

• A well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment.
• An exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators.
• A research climate encouraging lively, open and critical discussion within and across different fields of research.
• A work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities.
• A workplace characterized by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance.

Place of work and area of employment: The place of work is Universitetsbyen 81, 8000 Aarhus C, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with related departments.

Contact information: For further information, please contact Associate Professor Bjørn Panyella Pedersen (bpp@mbg.au.dk).

Application procedure: Shortlisting is used. This means that after the deadline for applications – and with the assistance from the assessment committee chairman, and the assessment committee if necessary, – the head of department selects the candidates to be evaluated. The selection is made on the basis of an assessment of who of the candidates are most relevant considering the requirements of the advertisement. All applicants will be notified within 6 weeks whether or not their applications have been sent to an expert assessment committee for evaluation. The selected applicants will be informed about the composition of the committee and will receive his/her assessment.

Deadline: Applications must be received no later than 20 April 2026.