Jiří Vondrášek Group at IOCB Prague is looking for a PhD student to join a project at the interface of biomolecular dynamics and modern data science (ERBIOM project). Our group has a long-standing track record in molecular modeling, molecular dynamics simulations, and structural bioinformatics of proteins and other biomolecules – and we're now scaling that expertise to meet the volume and complexity of data these methods generate.
This is not a conventional bioinformatics or molecular biology position. We're looking for someone genuinely excited by the intersection of structural/molecular biology, physics-based simulation, and machine learning/deep learning – a person who wants to be challenged by combining these fields rather than specializing in just one of them. You'll work on problems where large-scale simulation data meets ML/DL methods to extract new insight into protein and biomolecule dynamics.
Requirements
- MSc (or equivalent) in a relevant field – computational biology, bioinformatics, biophysics, computer science, or similar
- Solid programming skills (Python and/or comparable)
- Genuine interest in both molecular dynamics/structural biology and ML/AI – we care more about curiosity and drive to bridge these fields than a perfect-fit CV
- Good command of English
We offer
- PhD position within the ERBIOM project, embedded in an established group with deep expertise in computational structural biology
- Access to IOCB Prague's research infrastructure and computational resources
- Close connection to the ELIXIR CZ community and its data/tools ecosystem
- 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
How to apply
Send your CV, a short motivation letter, and contact details for references to Tato e-mailová adresa je chráněna před spamboty. Pro její zobrazení musíte mít povolen Javascript. by 31 August 2026.
Source: https://www.uochb.cz/en/open-positions/428/phd-student-biomolecular-dynamics-x-ai-ml-erbiom-project
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.