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Postdoctoral Fellow
Postdoctoral fellow in computational chemistry Full-time NEW
Jan Řezáč Group at IOCB Prague develops efficient computational chemistry methods applicable to biomolecular systems, which are then applied to computer-aided drug design. We are looking for a talented postdoctoral fellow to join our team and work on the development of novel computational approaches at the intersection of semiempirical quantum chemistry, machine learning potentials, and implicit solvation models.
Requirements
- Experience in computational chemistry, cheminformatics or bioinformatics
- PhD degree in a related field, obtained no more than 5 years ago
- Good track record of scientific publications and achievements
- Excellent computer skills including scientific code development
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
We offer
- Competitive salary + health and social insurance
- 5 weeks of vacation plus 4 days of personal leave and additional employee benefits
- Support for parents with young children
- International work environment, location in central Prague
- Work on cutting-edge topics with immediate impact
- Access to cutting-edge research infrastructure
Additional information
- Starting date: January 1st, 2027 (with a small margin negotiable).
- Contract: We offer an initial full-time fixed-term employment contract for one year, with the possibility of extension.
- Funding: The position is funded by a running grant, with pending applications covering the extension. The successful candidate is welcome to apply for independent postdoctoral funding.
How to apply
Please send your CV including a list of publications, a cover letter, and contact details of 2-3 references to Dr. Jan Řezáč at jan.rezac@uochb.cas.cz by 31 August 2026.
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IOCB Prague (Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences, www.uochb.cz) is a leading internationally recognized scientific institution whose primary mission is the pursuit of basic research in chemical biology and medicinal chemistry, organic and materials chemistry, chemistry of natural substances, biochemistry and molecular biology, physical chemistry, theoretical chemistry, and analytical chemistry. An integral part of the IOCB Prague’s mission is the implementation of the results of basic research in practice. Emphasis on interdisciplinary research gives rise to a wide range of applications in medicine, pharmacy, and other fields.